If these symptoms sound familiar, we encourage you to take our short quiz below to understand whether you may have sleep apnea.
The Inspire system is controlled by a small handheld sleep remote. Simply turn Inspire on before bed and off in the morning when you wake up.
The mask cushion may need replacing when loss of benefits are experienced with no other problems, or when you have difficulty obtaining a good seal.
If your sleep schedule has been off for a long time, sleeping well isn’t something you can change overnight (no pun intended).
In spite of several benefits of CPAP therapy, compliance remains a big problem both in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
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Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP): BiPAP machines introduce positive pressure into your upper airway and lungs to keep your airway open and prevent it from narrowing or collapsing. BiPAP machines can be set to here different pressures for breathing in and out.
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Alternative treatments may be recommended only after trying CPAP and finding it is not suitable for your situation. If you breathe irregularly as you sleep, wake up gasping for breath, or feel excessively sleepy during the day, you may be experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea.
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation: For this treatment, a surgeon inserts a stimulator into the nerve that controls tongue movement. When this nerve is stimulated, the tongue is positioned to keep the airway open.
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Obesity is a risk factor for OSA, but the relationship between weight and sleep apnea is complex. It is important to consult with a medical professional when considering weight loss to treat symptoms of sleep apnea.