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Written by Fred McConnell
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Devices For Sleep Apnea TreatmentYour doctor may recommend one of several devices that are used to help you improve the passage of air to your lungs. While these devices often feel cumbersome and difficult to use, over time they will become no problem for you. Plus, the way they work gives instant benefit so many people that do use them find the small amount of initial discomfort to be worth the good night's sleep they can achieve.The most common device is the CPAP machine, which stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure.
This machine fits over the face with straps. It covers the nose and provides a constant stream of air pressure which works to keep the breathing passageways open while you sleep. The amount of air pressure used is just slightly more than the air pressure in the room around you. You won't notice it or it will not be so much that you feel uncomfortable with it. What this machine does is use this pressure to keep your upper airways open. The result is that you don't snore and you won't be experiencing the waking up the sleep apnea causes. |
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Written by Fred McConnell
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Life With Sleep ApneaThose suffering from sleep apnea will need to have some form of sleep apnea treatment. Treatment options are different for each individual yet the goal of any treatment is to allow for better passage of air through the air passages from the nose to the lungs.
Treatment options can be simple or complex, medications or equipment but they are usually necessary to maintain health and to prevent sleep apnea from worsening or causing additional health risks, such as damage to the heart. Your doctor will work with you to find the bets type of treatment for sleep apnea available based on the facts of your case.
Degree of Need One of the most important factors in choosing the right treatment for sleep apnea will be determining how severe the case is. Those who have a mild case of sleep apnea may only need to make some changes to their lifestyle to offset the problems and to overcome the illness. This often includes weight loss and not smoking. For those who have mild cases that do not get better from these changes, or those that have moderate to severe levels of sleep apnea, the treatment options will become more intense. This may include medications (though this is rare,) devices to keep the airways open, or in some rare cases surgery. |
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