Treatment Options The dangers of obstructive sleep apnea have been universally recognized. The good news is that both... LEARN MORE Are You at Risk for Sleep Apnea? So many people snore, everyone thinks it's normal. However, sleeping should be a silent activity. Snoring is not natural and ...
As described above, CPAP, or continuous positive airway pressure is the cornerstone of the treatment for obstructive sleep apnea and most cases of central sleep apnea. This is a breathing machine that pushes air into the airways with adjustable intensities and pressures. This sleep apnea machine ha...
There are many natural snoring remedies and lifestyle changes that may be investigated to improve or eliminate snoring. But use caution before you self-treat! It’s important to rule out snoring as a sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a serious condition that requires medical attention. OS...
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 not for them.
Assisting patients suffering from sleep disordered breathing is a natural extension of his experience and makes him uniquely qualified to treat snoring and sleep apnea with comprehensive, non-surgical oral appliance therapy. “I realized that many of my patients were forced to drive very long ...
Sleep apnea is a medical condition where people’s airways become obstructed or partially obstructed during sleep. This can cause a major disruption in a person’s sleep pattern and contributes to a host of other health issues over time. Some of these
If you struggle with sleep apnea, I’ve been there. I have had sleep apnea for years, and I know just how exhausting it can be. There are treatment options such as a CPAP machine and surgery, but did you know that the right mattress can help with your sleep apnea? In my best mattr...
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...
Danielle has a PhD in Natural Resource Sciences and a MSc in Biological Sciences Cite this lesson Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to wake up repeatedly over the night. When this persists over a long period of time, it can wreak havoc in the rest of your life. Read more to...
Treatment options for sleep apnea include: Continuous positive airway pressure: Most people who seek treatment for sleep apnea start with CPAP. You choose a CPAP mask, which sends a pressurized airflow through your throat to open your airways while you sleep. If you use a CPAP, make sure to...