Sleep Apnea Treatment - Sleep Mask - CPAP

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Sleep Apnea Treatments range from relatively simple lifestyle alterations, to complex machines such as the CPAP machine, to various surgical procedures including Uvulo-palato-pharyngoplasty (UPPP) and Laser Assisted Uvula Palatoplasty. The effectiveness of treatment will depend both on the type of apnea concerned and the severity of the condition.

Experts are in agreement that even the most effective of treatments are unlikely to be successful if sufferers do not combine them with a healthy lifestyle. Sometimes, making miniscule changes such as sleeping on one's side as opposed to one's back will be enough to curb the symptoms of sleep apnea. Indeed, research shows that there was a reduction in nightly episodes of more than 45% in patients who made a point of sleeping on their sides and stomach as opposed to their backs.

Sufferers who are overweight are encouraged to embark on a weight loss programme and a fitness regime and smokers are advised to make an effort to give up smoking as soon as is possible. Those patients suffering from either obstructive or central sleep apnea are advised to steer clear of both alcohol and sedatives no matter how tempting they may seem, due to the fact that both these substances act as depressants and interfere with the body's natural respiratory patterns.

Possibly one of the most effective treatments in the alleviation of the symptoms of sleep apnea is something known as Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP as it is commonly called. CPAP involves the use of a nasal mask attached to a pump which forces pressurized air into the throat and nasal cavity. The pressure of the air keeps the air pipe open, thereby preventing any obstruction of the airway. This in turn alleviates the symptoms of sleep apnea and allows the individual to enjoy a proper night's sleep.

The disadvantages of a CPAP machine are that it may be both inconvenient and uncomfortable. The relief it provides to both the sufferer of sleep apnea as well as their partner however, tend to far outweigh any discomfort the device may cause. In the majority of cases of sleep apnea, sufferers will be able to find relief through the use of a CPAP machine and thus be able to avoid painful surgical procedures.

Due to the fact that a CPAP machine prevents obstruction of the airway, it will only be effective in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Those individuals suffering from Central Sleep Apnea will need to resort to a different form of treatment altogether. In most cases this will involve the combination of specific depressant and antidepressant drugs, as well as extensive behavioural and psychotherapy.

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