Sleep Apnea Treatments
Sleep apnea can range from mild to severe. The are a variety sleep apnea treatments available and your doctor will prescribe an individualized treatment approach that correlates to the extent of your symptoms. Treating Sleep Apnea - Mild to Moderate Cases
For mild or minor cases of sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend trying the following behavior modifications to see if they relieve your symptoms. Treating Sleep Apnea - Moderate to Severe Cases
Sleep apnea treatments for moderate to severe cases of this disorder require more intervention. - Snore guards or a snoring mouthpiece - If your sleep apnea symptoms fall into the moderate (or even mild) category, dental devices that reposition your jaw or tongue can help keep your airways open and reduce, or even eliminate snoring and other sleep apnea symptoms.
- Breathing therapy - Using a CPAP machine (continuous positive airway pressure) when you sleep is the most frequently prescribed treatment. With a CPAP machine, you wear a mask over your nose (or nose and mouth) that is connected to a machine which pushes air continuously into your nose and/or mouth, keeping your airways open. This has proven to be one of the most successful sleep apnea treatments. For more information on sleep apnea machines, click here.
- Corrective surgery - Certain types of surgery are included in sleep apnea treatments for people with severe cases. Removing tonsils and/or adenoids sometimes will relieve sleep apnea problems. Or, your doctor may recommend removing additional soft tissue from your throat or nose. Jaw reconstructive surgery or a procedure called uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP for short) that requires quite extensive removal of oral tissue may be recommended.
Since sleep apnea poses severe risks to your health, it's key to see your doctor and get effective treatment. You'll reduce your long-term health risks and regain the ability to have a restful night's sleep.
Related Information
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Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
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