Although additional research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of nasal EPAP, this treatment may be appropriate for people who have mild to moderate OSA and have trouble with a CPAP machine.
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Inspire therapy is an implantable treatment option for people with obstructive sleep apnea who are unable to use or get consistent benefit from continuous positive airway pressure. You might be a candidate for Inspire therapy if:
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Sleep apnea surgery can be used in several different circumstances. As a first-line treatment, surgery may be recommended prior to CPAP therapy in people who have a blockage in their airway that can be fixed with a surgical procedure.
Reducing alcohol and tobacco use may be helpful for lessening the symptoms of OSA. Drinking alcohol before bed can worsen OSA, promote snoring, and depress the central nervous system.
CPAP can aid oxygenation via PEEP prior to placement of an artificial airway during endotracheal intubation.
as one of the first steps in treating OSA, along with losing excess weight and changing sleep position.
You can download the ResMed AirMini app to track sleep data and report information to your doctor. The app also includes a leak detection monitor to ensure your mask stays secure throughout the night. Every AirMini purchase comes with a 2-year warranty.
Although both weight loss and CPAP treatment are considered effective ways of reducing OSA symptoms, research is conflicting.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a type of positive airway pressure that is used to deliver a set pressure to the airways that is maintained throughout the respiratory cycle, during both inspiration and expiration. The application of CPAP maintains PEEP, can decrease atelectasis, increases the surface area of the alveolus, improves V/Q matching, and hence, improves oxygenation.
Research indicates that the more you actively participate in your treatment, the better your outcomes will be. CPAP therapy here is unique in that it requires you, the CPAP wearer, to actively participate in your own treatment which can indirectly control your health outcome and help prevent you from being still tired after CPAP.
See how your sleep habits and environment measure up and gauge how adjusting behavior can improve sleep quality.