Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Comfortably Treat Sleep Apnea with These CPAP Alternatives

By Sam Kappel


There are many CPAP alternatives out there that work just as good, if not better. CPAP machines are one of the most widely used treatments, but there are many other comfortable, less expensive and effective alternatives. I am going to discuss with you some of these alternative sleep apnea treatments.

Sleep apnea mouthpieces are one of the alternative treatments that can be used. They specially designed to help comfortably treat snoring and sleep apnea. They have become a popular option for many people and are relatively inexpensive.

Option number two is losing weight. Over 50% of people with sleep apnea are obese. Weight loss has been shown to be one of the most effective sleep apnea treatments.

Another option is practicing special mouth exercises specifically for sleep apnea. There are certain exercises if done correctly and consistently actually have been proven to help with sleep apnea.

The fourth alternative is anti snore shirts or bumper belts. These shirts are designed to keep you sleeping on your side all night. This helps with the obstruction of the airway that causes sleep apnea and snoring. It simply keeps the tissues and tongue from falling into the throat by keeping you on your side.

Snore and sleep apnea pillows are also a popular alternative and they too help keep you from sleeping on your back. These pillows can be uncomfortable for people that have a hard time adjusting to sleep positions.

The sixth alternative for you to take would be sleep apnea surgery. UPPP surgery is what the procedure is called. This surgery removes excess tissues from the mouth and throat. Removing excess tissue helps open up the airway and helps prevent blockage. UPPP surgery can be risky and results are mixed. Many people find success with this procedure, but many do not. There are many painful side effects that are associated with this option. This can also be an expensive procedure.

Another alternative to the CPAP is playing the Australian Didgeridoo. This is an ancient Australian musical instrument that has grown in popularity for treating sleep apnea. There is a simple and special way to play this instrument that has been shown to work. These instruments can be found for as little as ten dollars and are simple to play.

These are some of the effective, inexpensive and comfortable CPAP alternatives. Each one of these options depends on the person. They may work for people and some may not for others. When picking out an alternative treatment to sleep apnea make sure it is comfortable and works for you.




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