Whether you think you might have sleep apnea, have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, or you currently use sleep apnea therapy, Philips has sleep apnea resources and solutions for you.
Provent: One of the newest sleep apnea treatment options is an alternative form of CPAP called Provent, a device that fits over the nostrils and is smaller and less intrusive than the traditional CPAP machine. Provent, however, is more expensive than regular CPAP machines, and it doesn't ...
Sleep Apnea Treatments There are many treatment options available for those suffering from sleep apnea. You should always consult your doctor to determine if you have sleep apnea or before determining a course of treatment. The following are some treatment plans available to patients. Positive Airway...
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes of upper airway collapse. This chapter discusses current treatment options for the management of the disorder including: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Mandibular Advancement Devices (MADs), Surgery as Alternative...
Are you having trouble with weight gain even though you are dieting and exercising more than ever? Have you become irritable, depressed, unmotivated, or uninterested in things that used to inspire you? If so, then you might be suffering from sleep apnea. ...
Types of surgery for obstructive sleep apnea include: Upper airway stimulator. This device, called Inspire, has a small pulse generator that your surgeon puts under theskinin your upper chest. A wire leading to yourlungtracks your natural breathing pattern. Another wire, leading up to your neck...
Another advantage of the overnight sleep study is that once the information suggests sleep apnea, then treatment with a special breathing machine called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) can be initiated and a rough comparison of the quality of sleep with and without the device can be...
Other Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea Somnoplasty.Procedures done in your doctor’s office can shrink and stiffen the tissue of your soft palate. Upper airway stimulation (UAS).If you can’t use a CPAP, you might get a device called Inspire. It’s an upper airway stimulator. Your doctor...
With sleep apnea specifically,one important obstacle for diagnosis is patient fear.Fear not just of the sleep apnea diagnosis itself, but of the treatment options available. Many people have seen or are aware of CPAP devices, the main way sleep apnea is treated, and have decided that it is ...
Take Control of Your Sleep Apnea DiscoverINSPIRE, a breakthrough sleep apnea treatment that works inside your body with your natural breathing process. No mask, no hose, no noise. Inspire therapy is an innovative Obstructive Sleep Apnea treatment option for people unable to use or get consistent...