What is the best health tool to help sleep apnea?
Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at
3:40 am
endlessly asked:
I know there are tools and machines to treat sleep apnea,,which do you recommend that I can order online that isn’t a discomfort?
Yes.. I;ve heard of apnea monitors but which brand?
I get worried when I hear my father snoring then he doesn’t breathe for 10 seconds then he takes a deep breath in
I know there are tools and machines to treat sleep apnea,,which do you recommend that I can order online that isn’t a discomfort?
Yes.. I;ve heard of apnea monitors but which brand?
I get worried when I hear my father snoring then he doesn’t breathe for 10 seconds then he takes a deep breath in
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Filed under: Sleep Apnea
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Breath right stips found in stores. Forget the machine! What a crock! Opt for lazer surgery if the the nose strips don’t work.
an apnea moniter.
No not an apnea monitor. Those are primarily for babies and infants. First you need a sleep study and the doctor will prescribe a CPAP. You can’t just order something off the internet for it. It is a serious disorder and you need a physicians guidance when using it. The pressure is prescribed and needs to be set by a Respiratory Therapist.
1 in 5 adults suffer from sleep apnea. It can be very dangerous so if you suspect sleep apnea is a problem it’s best to see a doctor immediately.
The question is about home remedies. This is not medical advice only a few possibilities to lessen the symptoms of sleep apnea.
Lose weight – eat less and exercise more
Lower blood pressure
Stop smoking
Stop the cause of heartburn
No alcohol or sedatives before going to sleep.
Keep regular sleeping times – sleep on your side
Raise the head of the bead
Dental appliances can sometimes help
Use a humidifier
Keep sinuses clear
Stablize blood sugar
Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age, even children. However, risk factors include:
* Male gender
* Being overweight
* Being over the age of forty
* Having a large neck size (17 inches or greater in men and 16 inches or greater in women)
* Having larger tonsils
* Having a family history of sleep apnea
In mild cases of sleep apnea, conservative therapy may be all that is needed. Conservative approaches include:
* Lose weight
* Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills
* Change sleep positions to promote regular breathing
* Stop smoking. Smoking can increase the swelling in the upper airway which may worsen both snoring and apnea.
* Avoid sleeping on your back
The most commonly performed surgical procedures for sleep apnea include:
* Somnoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to reduce the soft tissue in the upper airway.
* Nasal surgery: Correction of nasal obstructions such as a deviated septum.
* Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A procedure that removes soft tissue on the back of the throat and palate, increasing the width of the airway at the throat opening.
* Mandibular maxillar advancement surgery: Invasive surgery to correct certain facial abnormalities or throat obstructions that contribute to sleep apnea.