Some studies suggest that CPAP treatment can be associated with weight gain during initial therapy. Weight loss is mainly recommended as an additional treatment alongside other interventions.

If a person is eligible for an oral appliance, it’s important to consult a qualified sleep dentist for a professional fitting and to help source an appliance customized for one’s individual needs, adds Dr. Postol.

As with most health conditions, sleep apnea doesn’t resolve itself without treatment, and also like most health conditions, sleep apnea conditions can get worse without treatment.

Each of these items are designed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep, giving your body the rest it needs so you can wake up feeling refreshed. Be aware that you may experience some minor CPAP side effects when starting therapy, which is normal and may require adjustments to your mask size or pressure settings, the use of nasal congestion products, or the addition of comfort items like a heated humidifier.

The level of air pressure will be adjusted during the study to eliminate the airway obstruction. Alternatively, you may be placed on a self-adjusting CPAP machine which will determine the pressure needed to keep the airway open.

Some devices provide variable pressure and adjust automatically to the different patterns of breathing throughout the night. Very occasionally bi-level positive pressure ventilation, using a different type of machine, is used to deliver different pressures for breathing in and out.

Getting an official diagnosis is the first step to getting help for sleep apnea. CPAP therapy is an effective treatment option, but it may not be right for everyone.

A built-in HumidAir heated humidifier warms and moistens the air prior to delivery, which can prevent rainout and reduce the potential for congestion.

Try CPAP Accessories: Sometimes, the secret to here getting the most out of therapy is a mask liner, heated hose, fabric frame wraps, or a good CPAP pillow.

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Some of the most important things you can do to ensure successful CPAP treatment is being consistent, building a good support system, and ensuring you like and trust your physician or sleep specialist.

Surgeries to the lower airway resolve blockages or collapse caused by the tongue or epiglottis, which is the piece of tissue that prevents food from entering the lungs when a person swallows.

Customer Service Expert Carol says: May 21, 2019 at 11:09 am Hi James, I am sorry that you were not able to receive any relief using your CPAP Therapy. I totally understand that how frustrating it is when being told that using CPAP Therapy will help you get a good night’s sleep only to find that you are having the same sleepiness.

so ….. Food for thought while you are being lashed at now dr Whatever you can maybe reflect on said above and approach someone in a forthcoming inviting manner. I feel you are a good person under that retort , use it now to the best of your ability to help people and I apologize if I am harsh but straight..yours in humble good faith .