Inspire may work for you. Opções
Inspire may work for you. Opções
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Even if you’re no longer experiencing classic sleep apnea symptoms after starting sleep therapy, you may be, much to your disappointment, still tired after CPAP.
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In cases when non-invasive treatments fail, a surgical solution might be necessary. Your otolaryngologist will be able to advise you on the treatment options.
The HumidX system increases moisture in the air to prevent dryness and ease the breathing process. You can check your sleep data using the ResMed Mini smartphone app, which stores up to 30 day of your sleep data. The app also alerts you of any mask leaks.
Sleep apnea can’t be cured, but treatments can help improve sleep by reducing the number of breathing interruptions.
The device monitors a user’s breathing and stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, which controls tongue movement, to move the tongue away from the airway when breathing stops.
The heated humidifier makes this device a good option for people who frequently feel stuffy or congested after CPAP therapy. Thanks to this addition, uncomfortable rainout shouldn’t be an issue. We also recommend the AirSense 11 to sleepers who need different pressure settings when inhaling and exhaling, as well as those who feel more comfortable with an Automóvel-ramp to slowly increase pressure levels as therapy begins. The user-friendly video instructions are also helpful for people who are new to CPAP.
Home Remedies and Changes At-home changes can help manage sleep apnea symptoms and may also help people who want to lower their risk of developing sleep apnea.
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Others have difficulties using CPAP consistently or prefer not to use it all. Fortunately, there are numerous CPAP alternatives for people who cannot or do not want to treat OSA with CPAP therapy.
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Keep in mind that using your CPAP machine in conjunction with a mask that works well for you, is key. If you are finding your current mask uncomfortable, you may need to change your mask. Otherwise, I would encourage you to continue working with your doctor about the way you are feeling and any symptoms that arise.
Customer Service Expert Carol says: May 21, 2019 at 11:09 am Hi James, I am sorry unable to use or get consistent benefit from Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) 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.
Overall with your AHI being below 3, it sounds like the therapy is working well for you. Also, keep in mind that it does take time for you to get use to the changes that you are faced with from starting your CPAP therapy.