If you have moderate or severe sleep apnea, you will need direct treatment. Fortunately, there are effective sleep apnea breathing machines that will boost your health.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
is the most effective sleep apnea machine for adults with sleep apnea disorder.
CPAP treat sleep apnea by using air pressure to keep the airways from your nose and mouth more open while you sleep.
because is extremely effective, CPAP has become the number one treatment of most sleep centers.
possible side effects: dry nose, stomach bloating, irritation of the skin on the face, headaches.
you must have a doctor's prescription to obtain a
CPAP
Mechanical Ventilators
can be used to assist breathing during sleep by people with central apnea.
it treats sleep apnea by rhythmically pushing air into the airway through a tube (positive pressure) or by lowering the air pressure in rhythmic way (negative pressure).
negative pressure ventilators are bigger than positive pressure ventilator. Their operation is based on the pressure around the body. When the pressure drops, the lungs expand and the air flows into them.
Did you know that the air tube often enters the body by a direct small opening of the throat? This is called tracheostomy and you can find more about it at
sleep apnea surgery.
Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure
provides two pressure levels, one during inhalation and a lower one during exhalation.
the air is delivered by a nasal mask or face mask.
are used in older children and in infants as well.
are smaller, less expensive and generally easier to use than conventional ventilators.
BPAP devices are adequate for nocturnal ventilation and may improve blood oxygen level.
Oral Appliances and sleep apnea
if you have mild sleep apnea or snore very loudly, your doctor may recommend
oral appliances.
the mouthpiece will adjust your lower jaw and tongue to help keep the airway in your throat more open while you are sleeping. The air will flow easily into your lungs.
for tongue reduction you can use a tongue retaining device.
for mandible you can use mandibular advancement device.
side effects: excessive salivation, dental discomfort, headaches.
although these side effects are common for most patients, these are minor and are chosen in detriment to CPAP.
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