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Apnea Equipment and Appliances
There are two major types of non-surgical sleep apnea treatments,
oral appliances and CPAP equipment. Each have drawbacks and both
require monitoring by a physician. Which one works best is based
on personal preference, severity and cause of the sleep apnea,
and treatment compliance.
The traditional method involves the use of a CPAP machine. This
machine continuously blows air into the oral cavity effectively
splinting open the airway. The machine airflow pressure can be
titred (set) to the individual patients needs. They are available
as home based units or portable units. Some come with humidifiers
and some do not. Heated humidifiers are recommended to prevent
the drying out of the nasal and oral passages. CPAP machines require
power. A backup power supply should be available. For standard
120 volt AC power, self-contained battery powered inverters are
available that can help with this problem. Be sure to keep the
battery charged so it's ready when needed.
A headgear and mask is used in conjunction with the CPAP machine
and is tailored to each individual. Many patients do well with
just a nose mask or nasal pillows while others need a full face
mask due to mouth breathing. Hoses may need to be rigged above
the sleeper to prevent tangling and drainage of condensation into
the users face. Usually condensation problems can be managed by
experimenting with which heat setting works best in your bedroom
environment. Remember hot + cold = wet. If the heat setting is
too high and the bedroom is cool or visa versa, condensation will
build up.
The drawbacks associated with the CPAP include patients inability
to adjust to sleeping with a mask and getting tangled in the hose
with restless sleep. For most people with severe sleep apnea these
are non-issues. The body is craving sleep so fiercely that the
patient will fall asleep and stay asleep. Another drawback is
if a patient is a mouth breather, the nose mask is not effective.
They may need a chin strap to keep the mouth shut or a full face
mask that covers the nose and mouth. Some people find the care
of headgear daunting. Headgear and hoses should be washed in hot
soapy water daily to prevent inspiration of germs, possibly causing
respiratory illnesses.
For patients that have a hard time accepting the CPAP, there
are oral sleep apnea appliances available. These are most effective
for mild to moderate sleep apnea and people within normal weight
ranges. Oral appliances attach to the teeth and realign the jaw
to hold the tongue forward, capture the tongue to prevent it from
falling back into the throat, or increases the airspace. Most
oral appliances need to be fitted and maintained by a dentist.
Oral appliances are very portable and do not require electricity
to use.
Oral appliances are easily misplaced or lost. Take care to store
it in the same place each morning. Use a room humidifier to prevent
airway passages from drying. It may be difficult to find a dentist
well versed in sleep apnea. A physician will be able to give an
appropriate referral. Occasionally oral appliances may make the
sleep apnea worse. Close monitoring by self or a family member
is paramount.
Whichever external treatment a patient chooses needs to be complied
with in order to get the full benefits. Sleep apnea is very dangerous,
but is also extremely treatable. The sleep apnea sufferer should
work closely with a doctor and find the option that is best for
his/her needs and lifestyle.
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