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Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

By Bob Shaughnessy

Available Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

Various treatment options are available for treating this sleep disorder. Sleep apnea causes chronic sleep deprivation resulting from periodic breathing pauses that can last more than 10 seconds and occur as many as 50 times per hour. These breathing pauses frequently jolt one from sleep, making sleeping shallow and foregoing the deep and restorative sleep the body needs to be active and alert the next day. If you believe or someone you know suffers from this sleep disorder, you need to know what treatment options are available.

Three classifications of sleep apnea:

Obstructive sleep apnea or OSA - is the most common. When throat muscles relax during sleep, the air passages may become blocked because soft tissues around the throat and nasal passages also relax thus impeding the free flow of air

Central sleep apnea or CSA - during sleep, there is an imbalance in the brain's respiratory control center disrupting the signals between the brain and the diaphragm muscles that control breathing

Mixed apnea or complex sleep apnea (CompSA) - patients show symptoms of OSA but when the cause of the airway blockage is cleared, the patient will then exhibit CSA symptoms as well

Some of the common symptoms are:

Loud and incessant snoring
Choking or shortness of breath
Breathing pauses for more than 10 seconds
Drowsiness during daytime
Waking up thirsty
Headaches in the morning
Intermittent sleep
Insomnia
Waking up due to shortness of breath and/or choking
Difficulty concentrating when awake
Melancholy or depression

When symptoms become apparent, it is advisable to see a medical practitioner, specifically a sleep specialist, for an official diagnosis. They will administer a sleep study or Polysomnography test conducted in a sleep lab. Only a trained professional can prescribe the correct treatment. Once properly diagnosed, your doctor can recommend one of many available treatments that can effectively treat this condition.

Sleep Apnea Treatment for OSA:

Therapy
There are several sleep apnea machines available to treat OSA. One of the treatment options is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy or CPAP. A mask which is hooked to a machine that supplies air under constant pressure is worn over the mouth and nose while sleeping. Positive air pressure is utilized to keep the user's airways open. This however may bring discomfort to some people because the user must exhale against the air pressure supplied by the sleep apnea CPAP machine.

Another treatment option is a BIPAP or bi-level adjustable airway pressure device. This device automatically adjusts the machine's air pressure while exhaling. More air pressure is provided when inhaling and less when exhaling making it easier to exhale for many users.

Oral appliances can also be worn to treat OSA. They can also be utilized as stop snoring devices. These devices can keep the throat open by helping to keep the jaw and tongue in proper alignment when lying down. These are easier to use than the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and BI-Level Positive Airway machines but the latter are often more effective.

Surgery
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is one type of surgical option where tissues around the back of the mouth and the top of the throat are removed to help open the air passages that can cause restriction.

Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) or orthognathic surgery is a procedure where the jaw is moved forward away from the other facial bones to also open the airways. MMA is sometimes performed in conjunction with Genioglossus advancement which pulls the base of the tongue forward. While these procedures have proven to be very effective in treating OSA, other treatment options are usually attempted first due to the pain and recovery periods associated with these surgeries.

Another effective sleep apnea treatment is the Pillar Procedure. It is a minor surgical procedure, often performed in a doctor's office under local anesthetic. Small polyester rods are inserted into the soft palate. This helps to stiffen the palate thereby preventing the vibrations that contribute to sleep apnea and snoring. It does not require the removal of any soft palate tissue. Consequently, the recovery period is much faster with less negative side effects.

A tracheostomy is the last resort for treatment because this involves making an opening in the front of the throat and inserting a breathing tube, thereby bypassing the mouth and nasal passages to ease the disorder.


Sleep Apnea Treatment for CSA:

Therapy

CSA can be caused by other medical problems such as congestive heart failure and stroke, thus it is necessary to treat them first to effectively treat the sleep disorder. As with all medical conditions, it's important to first identify the cause. Once diagnosed, treatment for the associated medical problems is an important step in your treatment. Other treatment options include:

Supplemental oxygen while sleeping can also be prescribed to treat CSA.
Continuous Positive Airway Passage which is prescribed for OSA can also be prescribed to treat CSA.
Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure which supplies greater air pressure when one inhales and less air pressure when exhaling can also be effective in treating CSA.
Adaptive Servo-Ventilation - this makes use of a computer to monitor breathing patterns and creates increased air pressure if breathing becomes abnormal. This is one of the latest and probably more successful sleep apnea treatment options for CSA.

Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that causes millions of people to suffer. From the social consequences of snoring to the reduced work productivity caused by lack of sleep to the industrial and highway accidents caused by lack of concentration and drivers falling asleep at the wheel, the costs associated with sleep apnea are in the billions of dollars. Fortunately, people do not have to suffer in vain. There are many successful options available for sleep apnea treatment.

Is sleep apnea or snoring ruining your life or your relationship? Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people. You don't have to feel guilty any longer but you do need to take action.


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Sleep Apnea Treatments

By Tom Houser
Expert Author Tom Houser

Sleep apnea (apnea comes from the Greek for "without breath") is a sleeping disorder which causes the sufferer to stop breathing many times a night, for up to a minute each time. The symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, abrupt awakenings with shortness of breath, dry mouth, drowsiness and morning headache. The consequences of this disorder can be serious hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Sleep apnea treatments then are vital. Three forms of sleep apnea exist: obstructive, central and mixed. Sleep apnea treatments vary according to the type of apnea, to the severity and to the medical history of the patient.

Sleep apnea treatments include lifestyle changes, physical interventions, oral devices, surgery, prescription medicines and breathing machines. A single type of treatment may not work on its own, thus requiring a combination of sleep apnea treatments to treat the disorder. The patient begins sleep apnea treatments with simple lifestyle change instructions: avoid alcohol, limit medications such as sedatives and muscles relaxants that relax the central nervous system, lose weight and/or quit smoking.

Sleep apnea treatments can include using a special pillow, or a device to keep the patient from sleeping on his/her back. Also included is wearing an oral device that keeps the airway open during sleep. An example of one of these oral devices for sleep apnea treatments is a mandibular advancement splint (MAS). This device is similar to a mouth guard worn in sports, and holds the lower jaw down and forward to keep the tongue farther away from the back of the airway.

Surgery is one of the more invasive sleep apnea treatments. Several procedures exist. Surgeons can remove and tighten tissue, and widen the airway. Success rate from surgical procedures, though, is not high. Prescription medicines are another possible treatment, though like surgery not highly successful. Stimulants can reduce the number of sleep apnea episodes, but produce side effects like palpitations and insomnia. When other sleep apnea treatments fail to treat the disorder, stimulants can be prescribed to help the patient's daytime sleepiness. As a complete sleep apnea treatment, however, prescribed medicines are ineffective.

The most widely used of the current sleep apnea treatments is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. This sleep apnea treatment requires the patient to wear a mask while sleeping, over the nose, either over the mouth, or both. A breathing machine pumps a controlled stream of air into the mask. The additional pressure holds open the relaxed muscles, much as if air inflates a balloon. The patient's physician, based on an overnight test, prescribes the amount of pressure.

There are variants of the CPAP sleep apnea treatments. VPAP means variable positive airway pressure. Also known as bi-level or BiPAP, provides higher pressure during inhalation and lower pressure during exhalation, and is often utilized for patients who have other respiratory problems. APAP or automatic positive airway pressure is the newest form of breathing machine type sleep apnea treatments. The system has been approved by the FDA, but is still considered experimental.



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Sleep Apnea Treatment - What You Must Know About it Now

By Sarrah Beaumont

Snoring, longer periods of non-breathing while sleeping, waking up with a headache in the morning and feeling fatigued after a night's sleep indicate sleeping problems and might be associated with sleep apnea. A medical practitioner can identify the problem and provide the appropriate sleep apnea treatment but it is still best to understand what it is all about.

Be Alert!

Sleep apnea cannot be easily detected by doctors. There are no routine laboratory tests to confirm its presence but if the doctor suspects sleep apnea, your partner or another family member will be asked to observe your sleeping habits before giving any sleep apnea treatment.

There are three types of sleep apnea - obstructive, central, and complex. In obstructive apnea, the sufferer breathes shallowly while sleeping. In central apnea, breathing stops and starts repeatedly. In complex apnea, patients exhibit the symptoms of obstructive apnea but the condition shifts to central apnea when treated with a device to ease the breathing passageways.

If left untreated, you increase your risk for heart attack, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. The possibility of meeting work related accidents is also high because you lack focus and sleepy - you can actually drop off to sleep even while driving or talking! That is how severe apnea can wreck havoc on your life.

The sleep apnea treatment/s

There are several treatments for sleep apnea - surgery, oral devices and breathing devices such as the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP.

Surgical Treatment

There are several invasive or surgical sleep apnea treatments available for obstructive apnea. Removal of enlarge adenoids or tonsils or uvulopalatopharneoplasty is commonly done on patients with the condition.

Another approach, geniotubercle advancement is to reposition the jawbone to position the tongue and relive the airways of any obstruction. This is done when the uvulopalatopharneoplasty is not effective.

Surgeons also perform a hyoid myotomy while doing the geniotubercle advancement. The hyoid or the bone located in the frontal and upper neck is repositioned to advance the tongue's base. Complications are rare but this can result sometimes in dental nerve anesthesia or that abnormal skin pallor under the eye area and nose. Surgery is expensive, painful, and the results are not always guaranteed.

Painless and safer sleep apnea treatment

CPAP

For common sleep apnea, sleeping with a CPAP has proven effective. A tube connecting the nose or mouth or both to the device provides the pressure needed to push air through the airways. This is recommended to patients with central and obstructive sleep apnea. The pressure is regulated according to the patient's condition. This has to be worn every night - but compared to expensive surgery and unpredictable results, using CPAP is a better option.

CPAPs are generally covered by insurance and those that are have better quality. This can also be rented to own; this way you can choose the best CPAP for you before you decided to buy the device.

Dental Appliances

Those who are not candidates for the CPAP are provided dental devices. These are rather expensive and uncomfortable. Patients who used dental devices for their sleep apnea treatment experienced excessive salivation, dry mouth, and changes of teeth position. Those using oral devices are advised to visit their dentist regularly.

Why lose sleep when choosing your sleep apnea treatment? There is always a painless and inexpensive way to get your restful sleep back.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment

By Tom Houser
Expert Author Tom Houser

Patients that are obese, snore heavily and are chronically sleepy during the day may have obstructive sleep apnea. Lab studies done on the patient can confirm if this is the case. The symptoms and testing results will determine the severity of the sleep apnea. Once the patient has been properly diagnosed then obstructed sleep apnea treatment solutions can be looked investigated.

If the sleep apnea condition is mild then the patient can begin some conservative obstructed sleep apnea treatments. Mild treatments include the patient getting more sleep, stop using alcohol and sedatives, lose weight and also the patient should avoid sleeping in the supine position. The supine position is when the patient sleeps on their back face up.

The most effective obstructive sleep apnea treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). If the patient is a heavier person with a thicker neck, they will require a higher-pressure setting. In addition, as the patient ages or gain weight then more pressure will be required.

If the patient has twenty or more breathing problems in an hour then they would be eligible for obstructive sleep apnea treatment. A patient that has twenty or more episodes per hour could eventually experience a decrease in mortality. The number of sleep apnea disturbances per hour is referred as the apnea-hypopnea index, it is also known as the respiratory disturbance index. However, if a patient with less than twenty episodes per hour is experiencing issues such as fatigue, sleepiness or serious complications such as heart failure.

Reduced nasal airflow will cause people to snore. Hence, mouth-breathing resulting from nasal obstruction will increase the chances of a person snoring. Additionally, mouth breathing will cause the persons jaw to drop, which narrows the pharyngeal airway, which in turn could cause obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea treatments include raising the head of the bed and avoiding the supine position while sleeping. Elevating the head of the bed causes the persons tongue to move forward and sleeping on the side will cause the tongue to move laterally.

A mild sleep apnea sufferer will benefit more from conservative obstructive treatments. A person with a more severe case should use the conservative methods as well as more intrusive methods.

As mentioned earlier, one of the more intrusive obstructive sleep apnea treatments is the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. This treatment can cause minor complications such as dryness, congestion, air leakage from the mask, claustrophobia, skin abrasions, and conjunctivitis.

If the patient is having trouble with the CPAP machine then perhaps a room temperature humidifier should be attached to the machine. The humidifier will add moisture and should help with the nasal dryness. As you can see the obstructive sleep apnea treatment may have to be adjusted to fit the patients needs.

Another method of obstructive sleep apnea treatment is surgery. This treatment is only for patients who cannot be treated adequately with CPAP. This particular surgery is called uvulopalatoplasty, where part of the uvula and soft palate are removed to attempt to reduce the snoring and breathing problems experienced by the patient.



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Sleep Apnea Treatment - Your Options

By Sarrah Beaumont

According to statistics, there are more than 1.4 million Canadians who suffer from sleep apnea. If you are one of them, you will experience physically debilitating symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness that can result in driving and work accidents, intermittent headaches morning till night, painful heartburn, leg swelling, chest pains when asleep, and most disturbing to your bed mate, unnaturally loud snoring, restless tossing in sleep, and nighttime choking episodes.

Fortunately, you can choose the best sleep apnea treatment, Toronto professionals gladly helping you in that aspect, which will suit your present condition.

Lifestyle Treatments

Often, the first treatment option that your doctor will recommend is a series of interconnected lifestyle changes. Of course, you can start any place you are at present but for Torontonians, the city's clean environment is conducive to these lifestyle changes.

You will be recommended to adapt the following healthy habits:

Practice weight management, even lose weight when necessary. Studies have found that losing weight to maintain an ideal height-to-weight ratio reduces episodes of apnea.

Maintain a regular sleeping time. You have to make it a clockwork habit because it helps your body adjust to normal sleeping patterns.

Sleep on your side. This is because sleeping flat on your back worsens heartburn, which is yet another symptom of sleep apnea.

Abstain from alcohol consumption and have your doctor check over your medicines that may cause worsening symptoms. The best sleep apnea treatment, Toronto doctors will agree, will have to be stopping your bedtime habit of taking sleeping pills and sedatives.

Stop smoking immediately. The chemicals present in cigarettes prevent the airways from opening properly and thus, will worsen sleep apnea.

Medical Treatments

If this initial sleep apnea treatment Toronto doctors have recommended does not work, then the next step will be explored. You will be made to wear a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask during the night to prevent your breathing airways to close while you sleep.

The CPAP mask is a sleep apnea treatment Toronto physicians will prescribe for moderate and severe cases. You have to get used to wearing it because once you stop wearing this gadget, the symptoms come back almost at once.

You can also choose other breathing devices like oral breathing appliances that also open up your airways. The important thing is to get a recommendation from your doctor about the best possible device in your regimen of sleep apnea treatment, Toronto doctors being knowledgeable about them.

Surgical Options

If lifestyle changes and medical measures still do not work as effectively as you would want in a sleep apnea treatment, Toronto doctors will have recourse for surgical operations. There are many but you need not worry because you will not be made to undergo every surgery in the books.

To name a few, there is uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (quite a mouthful to say), which remains one of the more common surgical treatments for sleep apnea; tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy (there it is again) to removes tonsils and adenoids; and other surgical procedures to removes bone tissue.

Ultimately, you should have relief from your sleep apnea and get on with normal life. All things considered, the treatment options are well worth the time, effort and money!


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Sleep Apnea Treatment For Mild, Moderate, and Severe Sufferers

By Marcus MacDonald

It's a little-known fact that the severity of a person's sleep apnea determines what kind of treatment they need. In this article, you will learn which treatment you need - whether you have mild, moderate, or severe apnea.

Treatments for Mild Sleep Apnea

Many people with obstructive sleep apnea will experience only mild symptoms. The obstructions in breathing are due to physical blocks and restrictions in the airway. This is often caused by problems in the throat, or the tongue falling back.

Those who suffer from this form of sleep disorder are advised to make simple lifestyle changes. Excess fat around the neck can restrict the airflow in the throat. Losing even a small weight of 10 pounds can remove the symptoms.

Another lifestyle change prescribed is stopping the intake of central nervous system inhibitors or relaxants. This includes alcohol and certain medicines like pain killers, sleeping aids and the like. They tend to relax the jaw and throat more than usual.

Studies also show that staying off the back during sleep also treats mild apnea. This can be done by using deterrents that prevent the sufferer pain from rolling on their back. Specially designed pillows make it more comfortable for people to sleep on their sides or backs. They typically cradle the head and provide additional space for the arm to be stretched upward.

Treatments for Moderate Sleep Apnea

Apnea treatments for moderate cases usually involve devices that help keep the breathing normal during sleep. One of the most popular is the CPAP, or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. It fits over the mouth and nose to provide a constant stream of air. It makes sure that even if the wearer has a restricted passage, the oxygen intake remains steady.

Other CPAP alternatives include mouth guards and head gears. Instead of pushing air in, they try to make sure the passageway is clear. It readjusts the jaw or keeps the tongue from falling into the throat. These devices can be altered according to the wearer's specifications.

Treatments for Severe Sleep Apnea

For severe cases, treatments of this sleep condition become more complicated. A different form of the disorder may cause these symptoms. Central sleep apnea is caused by lapses in the brain. Treatment of this neurological problem may be necessary to remove the problem.

Severe cases of obstructive apnea can be treated via surgery. Most of these change the position of the mouth and the airway to permanently reduce the probability of restrictions. Examples of surgical procedures for severe apnea include:

The Maxillomandibular Advancement procedure, which moves both the upper and lower jaws forward.
The Hyoid Suspension procedure, which reduces the size of the hyoid bone. This bone is found at the neck, and is attached to the tongue, muscles and soft tissue of the throat.
Uvulapalatopharyngoplasty (UVVV) is performed only when the problem is caused by a collapse in the soft palate. It involves the removal of the uvula and a reduction in the edge of the palate.
The Genioglossus Advancement procedure adjusts and tightens the front tongue tendon and is often performed in tandem with the other sleep apnea surgeries.

Determine your apnea level in order to discover the most suitable sleep treatment for you!



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Better Sleep Apnea Treatment Tips

By Lisa Wagner

Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder that can be serious. Anyone that is diagnosed with Sleep Apnea goes under a doctor's routine care. It is a condition that has a variety of treatments available.

Treatment depends on the person and condition. The doctor will determine a treatment for their patient. They will discuss the condition with the patient and learn about the patient's symptoms. They will even do some testing to learn everything they can about the person's condition. This will help them provide Sleep Apnea treatment options specifically for them. The doctor works with the patient to find the right treatment and if it needs to be adjusted the doctor will help.

Sleep Apnea treatments often include a bed raiser, diet plan, mask and/or walking shoes. Often the first step in treatment is a Sleep Apnea mask, known as CPAP or PAP devices. This is made specifically for the patient. A perfect fit helps the device work because it fits the face. It is made to be worn while the patient sleeps and pushes air into the lungs during sleep. It is placed over the patient's nose and mouth.

The patient could also lift the bed headboard using bed raiser that is at least three inches. The point of this option lets gravity naturally treating the patient's condition. The body's weight is pulled downward to lessening throat pressure. This helps the patient to breathe easier. Hypertension, binge eating, and Apnea often are commonly related. That makes a diet plan important as a treatment form. They are provided with a specialized diet including an eating schedule. This diet plan also could help improve other health issues such as high blood pressure. Starting an exercise routine also will help diminish symptoms. Being active is an important treatment for Apnea. This includes changing lifestyle choices as well, such as stopping smoking.

More intrusive treatments include surgical procedures including jaw correction and adding implants. A tracheotomy could be an option for those that suffer from severe Sleep Apnea that is life threatening. This procedure creates an opening surgically in the neck then a tube is inserted.

Patients will go to the doctor following a designated amount of time using the prescribed treatment. The doctor will help the patient determine if the treatment is helping. Symptoms may have deminshed through the treatments especially if the patient follows the doctor's instructions properly.



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Medical Intervention For Sleep Apnea Treatments

By Mark De Smit

There are many people that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This can make not only their life hard, but it can infringe on the lives of those around the sufferer. Sleep apnea treatments come in many ways. They can be done through self help. The simple act of not taking the sedatives or not drinking the alcohol can, in fact give you a better nights rest. Any substance that may lead to overly relaxed muscles, especially of the neck, jaw and tongue, can cause one to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Other self help ideas include weight loss, if this is what needs to be done, maintaining regular sleep hours, sleeping on your side or sometimes the simple act of raising the head of your bed four to six inches will help decrease the incidence of sleep apnea.

If none of these ideas seem to help, then one must seek the advice of his or her primary care physician. Medically, sleep apnea treatments are very diverse. Following a sleep study to confirm the diagnosis of sleep apnea, your physician may suggest that you use CPAP at night. This is actually continuous positive airway pressure to help maintain an open airway throughout your night, thus preventing apneic spells. This is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. During the night, the sufferer will wear a small mask like structure over their nose. This is connected, through hoses, to a small machine about the size of a tissue box. There are many settings that maybe used and your physician will direct you in which is appropriate for your situation.

Although this is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, many find wearing this mask at night uncomfortable. These individuals may opt for looking into other sleep apnea treatments. If appropriate, there are dental appliances that maybe helpful, but usually only in mild cases. These appliances will either fit in your mouth or around your chin and head. There are mandibular repositioning devices or tongue retaining devices both of these help maintain an open airway throughout the night. A concern with these appliances is the effects they can have on your teeth.

If all else fails and your problem is sever and persists, there is the last ditch effort. These types of sleep apnea treatments are reserved for anyone that is unable to find relief through the other treatments listed above. Surgery is always the last thing anyone wants, because with it brings other risks including infection. But if nothing else will work and something needs to be done there is this option. Through surgical intervention they are able to either enlarge the airway, maybe by removing your tonsils and adenoids or reconstructing your jaw. These are usually used only as a last resort.




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Sleep Apnea Treatment Methods - The Pros and Cons

By Dhaxel Barqs

You've probably already heard of sleep apnea - it's the condition when a person misses a breath (or more) while sleeping. The idea of someone "missing to breathe" seems funny but indeed, there are situations when the physical make-up of the person prevents him or her from breathing normally - especially while he or she is sleeping.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The common type of it is the Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This occurs when the upper part of the airway becomes narrow - as a result of the collapse of the tissues on it. Here's how this happens:

When you sleep, the muscles on your upper airway (near the back of your throat) relax. Dilator muscles, however, are present to keep the air passage open and to help your breathe normally. Interference to this collapse-dilation mechanism causes you to miss your breath - literally, you do not breathe for a matter of seconds.

Significant absence of breathing can be disturbing - not to mention fatal. Thus, the treatment procedures are available to help both the sufferers - and the loved ones of these sufferers (if your partner snores loudly because of sleep apnea, would you, as his partner, be able to sleep well?).

CPAP Machine

The Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure (CPAP) machine is by far the most common sleep apnea treatment method. Of course, this is primarily because this is developed for this very purpose.

Sleep specialists use CPAP - and CPAP mask in Toronto or elsewhere - to provide constant air pressure. This keeps the collapse-dilation mechanism of the different sets of throat muscles working. In simpler terms, this sleep apnea treatment procedure prevents your throat muscles from blocking the airway.

However, the CPAP machine is not without limits. Some users report having throat or nose infection. Infection can be in the form of nasal congestion and dry throat. In addition, some patients experience difficulty in exhalation. This can be because of the kind of mask that's being used. As such, many specialists prefer Respironics masks - in Toronto or elsewhere - because this brand is known for quality and cost-effectiveness.

Dental Devices

To address the concerns associated with the use of the CPAP machine as a treatment method, specialists turn to the use of dental devices. Among the common dental appliances are:

a. the Tongue Retaining Device - this holds the tongue in place, thereby keeping the airway open
b. the Mandibular Advancement Device - again, this sleep apnea treatment device aims to keep the airway open by slightly pushing the lower jaw forward and downward.

Perhaps because nothing in this world is perfect, some users still have a few complaints regarding the use of the above-mentioned dental devices as sleep apnea treatment methods. Among the most common concerns are dry lips, excessive salivation and tooth discomfort.

Any form of treatment somehow carries with it a certain "undesirable trait." An antibiotic, for instance, would give you an upset stomach. The same holds true for sleep apnea treatment methods. There will always be pros and cons.

This article, in summary, presents the pros and cons of the most common methods used in treating sleep apnea. Hopefully, it was able to accomplish such purpose.

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Determining the Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Getting Sleep Apnea Treatment

By Marcus MacDonald

Detecting the sleep apnea symptoms can prove to be difficult, for the symptoms occur while the individual is asleep. The condition can develop into severe complications, which is why determining the symptoms are crucial.

Sleep Apnea Symptoms

While Sleeping

- Extremely loud snoring
- Silence due to pauses in breathing
- Gasping
- Choking
- Profuse sweating
- Waking to reset breathing

While Awake

- Depression
- Heartburn
- Mood swings
- Dry mouth upon waking
- Memory lapses
- Migraines

Complications

This condition can develop into an assortment of complications. These complications may prove to be fatal.

These complications include:

1. Hypertension

- 50% of people who have this disease develop hypertension
- Hypertension or high blood pressure raises the risks of heart failure

2. Congestive Heart Failure

- It deprives the blood of oxygen
- Increases the risk of congestive heart failure

3. Chronic Fatigue

- It deprives the body of sleep and fatigue kicks in
- Under fatigue people are less efficient, and are prone to accidents.

Commonly Used Sleep Apnea Treatment

There are a number of treatments available for treating sleep apnea. These treatments keep the airways open, avoiding the symptoms from occurring.

These treatments include:

1. CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

- A device that pumps air into the airway
- Keeps the muscles in the airway from over relaxing

2. Dental Devices

- Keeps the tongue from blocking the airway

3. Surgery

- When all else fails, surgery to the throat, jaw, and nasal cavity are required to correct the obstruction.

Alternative Treatment

Popular treatments can prove to be costly, requires surgery, and has negative side effects to the body. This is why alternative treatments are gaining popularity.

These alternatives include:

1. Singing therapy

- Involves a lot of practice to strengthen the airway muscles

2. Didgeridoo therapy

- Involves blowing on the wind instrument to strengthen the airway muscles.
- Does not require practice to perfect.

3. Sleep Apnea Pillow

- Specially designed pillow that stops the symptoms
- Promotes the ultimate sleeping comfort.
- Useable in almost all sleeping positions.

For whatever sleep apnea treatment is chosen, the main goal is to avoid the risks to health the condition may lead to. It is important to consult with your doctor, and get to know the treatment that's best for you.


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