An important aspect of the treatment includes troubleshooting the reasons for poor adherence to positive airway pressure treatment, discussing alternatives based either on individual preference or on phenotypic characterization of the sleep apnea, and managing expectations.Aboussouan, Louth S....
All of these types of PAP therapy usually take the form of a machine or device. In turn, that machine is connected to a mask via a tube, and the mask is worn by the sleep apnea patient to deliver the air generated by the machine. How APAP is different than CPAP What is APAP techno...
Sleep apnea is diagnosed with asleep study. Typical treatments include lifestyle changes like weight loss and improved sleep hygiene, surgery, and CPAP machines or other devices to keep air moving through the airways. Insomnia The inability to fall asleep, even when tired, is calledinsomnia. It ...
Snoring: snoring also makes it difficult for the individual to rest Sleep apnea: a condition marked by shallow breathing during rest Stress: it’s no secret that stress and anxiety are among the reasons why some people have difficulty sleeping. Usually, the events of the day, be it related ...
Sleep on your side instead of on your back. Use nasal sprays or breathing strips to keep air flowing if you havesinusproblems or nasalcongestion. Get plenty of sleep. Continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP) can help people with all kinds of sleep apnea, especially CSA caused by heart failur...
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ACP: Weight loss, CPAP are key sleep apnea treatmentsJeffrey BendixSenior EditorAdvanstar Communications Inc