We have covered the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polysomnogram and reviewed some of the controversy regarding use of home sleep testing for OSA. Now it is time to discuss some of the treatments. We will spend most of the time talking about the most common and by far most effective treatment- continuous positive airway pressure, better known as CPAP.
What is CPAP and what does it do?
CPAP is a device that is attached to a hose and a mask that the patient with OSA sleeps...
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Sleep apnea is often present in people with a certain body type, those with short, thick necks. A propensity for obesity is also often... Read more »
Do you snore, wakeup throughout the night, or feel tired all the time? If so, you might have sleep apnea. Are you obese or have a thick... Read more »
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Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can help to prevent obstructive sleep apnea by maintaining a healthy weight. You can help to reduce sleep apnea symptoms by avoiding... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Apnea is defined as a cessation of oronasal airflow of at least 10 seconds in duration. When it occurs 30 or more times during a 7-hour period of... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive Sleep ApneaObstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. It occurs when tissues in the upper airways come too close to each other... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Positional TherapyBody position greatly affects the number and severity of episodes of obstructive sleep apnea, with at least twice as many apneas... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dental DevicesOral appliances, also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy... Read more »
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