A dental device is worn in your mouth to bed and it hold your jaw in a forward position, which opens your airway. Your dentist will made a mold of your teeth and create a mouthpiece for this purpose. Generic mouthj piece are also available but may not fit well in your mouth. There ...
It’s not just smoke and mirrors; there’s science backing up this mouthpiece. By giving your tongue and soft palate the nudge they need to stop slacking on the job, PureSleep aims to keep the airway open and the snoring at bay. It’s like having a personal bodyguard for your throat,...
Use aCPAP machine. The continuous positive airway pressure forces the airway open with pressurized air through a mask and ensures steady breathing throughout the night. Over the counter oral appliances – a mouthpiece – might also be worth exploring for less severe cases. Can CPAP reverse diabetes?
Sleep apnea isn’t just a fancy term for snoring louder than your neighbor’s lawnmower. It’s a serious condition where the battle for breath turns into a nightly saga of survival. Imagine trying to sip air through a straw while someone intermittently pinches it closed. Not so fun, right?
One type of lung function test is calledspirometry. You breathe into a mouthpiece that connects to a machine and measures your lung capacity and air flow. Your doctor may also have you stand in a box that looks like a telephone booth to check your lung capacity. This is called plethysmograp...