Serious Treatment For Sleep Apnea

Treatment for sleep apnea comes in many forms, as you may already be well aware. However for those suffering from severe apnea, a simple change of sleeping positions, weight loss, or exercise isn't enough to relieve the snore. In fact, for some individuals, obstructive sleep apnea treatment (OSA) requires the use of much more extensive therapy. One such therapy is the use of a CPAP breathing machine. This particular treatment is designed to relieve obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by manipulating the air pressure placed onto the throat during sleep.

This type of therapy is unique in that it works with the throat and palate to reduce the snore of an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) sufferer. Snoring occurs when unnecessary pressure is placed upon the throat and palate, however a CPAP periodically relieves this pressure throughout the night so that the throat and palate can resume to a normal and relaxed state. As you can imagine, this return to normalcy can completely remove the snore.

After discussing this particular treatment with your physician, you'll learn much more information about the different kinds of machines available (there are many!) and you learn how to properly be fitted for - and use - their accompanying masks. In addition, you'll learn how to approach this kind of treatment as part of a positive regimen because in addition to snoring, you'll learn how behavioral changes in eating promote weight loss - which is known to contribute towards sleep apnea.

See Also: Symptoms of Sleep Apnea 

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