Are you losing sleep from sleep apnea or snoring? Do you find yourself sleeping on the couch? Is your family concerned for your health and well-being?
Throat exercises: Also called oropharyngeal exercises, these repeated movements of the tongue, soft palate, and throat have been demonstrated to reduce OSA symptom severity.
If this isn’t possible, make an effort to clean your CPAP machine at least once a week. You should always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning your CPAP machine, but here are some general guidelines:
CPAP device. This device is programmed to produce pressurized air at one steady air pressure level. To change the air pressure, you have to reset the device’s settings.
Also referred to as upper airway stimulation, hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a newer treatment recommended for people who have moderate to severe OSA and cannot tolerate a PAP machine.
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Yes, sagging tissues can narrow the airway, causing interrupted breathing and potential risks associated with sleep apnea.
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Sleep specialists can program APAP machines to only release air at pressures that fall within a preset minimum and maximum, to help ensure its effectiveness.
It also transmits sound from one ear to another through vibrations which are converted into nerve signals in the inner ear.
If your healthcare provider prescribes CPAP for sleep apnea, your insurance will work with a medical device company to provide you with a CPAP machine and the mask and tube.
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