Detalhes, Ficção e Strugle with CPAP
Detalhes, Ficção e Strugle with CPAP
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I’ve only been using CPAP therapy for a couple of weeks. I use a nose pillow with chinstrap to keep my mouth closed. I was able to go 7-10 hours right from the start.
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The Inspire system is typically implanted during an outpatient procedure under general anesthetic. The system is placed under the skin of the neck and chest through 2 small incisions. Specifics and any risks should be discussed with your doctor.
Oral appliances position the jaw or tongue to keep the upper airway open. Although these devices are an alternative to CPAP therapy in people who cannot tolerate continuous airway pressure, some people benefit from using an oral appliance alongside CPAP therapy.
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This device stimulates the hypoglossal nerve that causes the tongue to move forward in the mouth and expand the airway. A remote here control is used to turn on the device at bedtime.
Treatment should be based on individual circumstance and should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that uses a surgical procedure to implant a device in the upper chest.
Myofunctional therapy, or therapy for facial and mouth muscles, may help reduce apnea events. This therapy includes exercises to strengthen the muscles in the tongue, soft palate, lips, and face. Correcting the position of the tongue can help prevent it from blocking the airway.
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Unfortunately, these complaints sometimes lead to inconsistent use or abandonment of the device altogether. Proper mask fitting and use of a humidifier can resolve these issues.
Instead of back sleeping, experts recommend side sleeping to reduce the impacts of OSA. Studies have shown that patients who wear devices that alert them when they are on their backs
Though it may help to slowly acclimate to wearing your CPAP mask, it’s critical to work your way up to wearing it all night long, since you won’t reap the benefits of the last stage of sleep, rapid eye movement (or REM), if you’ve prematurely removed your mask.
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