We want to help you! Are you new to CPAP therapy? If so, please keep in mind that it does take time to become acclimated with your therapy. What is making you miserable? Is it because the mask is uncomfortable, are you awakened by noise from possibly a mask leak?
Some surgical interventions mean you’re symptom-free after the initial postoperative recovery, but CPAP treatment requires you to utilize your CPAP equipment right after diagnosis and to keep at it every night.
John Logan Brown says: November 29, 2018 at 9:51 pm I love my CPAP. Embrace it as your best friend. I have used that mentality from the beginning. Positive thoughts while ignoring the inconvenience. I adopted this approach after hearing a few of my friends (before my diagnosis) who said that they were put on CPAP and couldn’t get used to it and discontinued it’s use. Please everybody consider the CPAP as a friend who is going to save your life. My sleep study showed that I experienced about 100 interruptions an hour and that my oxygen level was at 64.
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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.
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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.
In the case of severe OSA,a health care provider or sleep specialist may suggest a person consider surgical options, should the obstruction blocking the airway require removal. Speak with a health care provider or sleep expert to help determine the best CPAP alternatives for your specific needs.
Others have difficulties using CPAP consistently or prefer not to use it all. Fortunately, there are numerous CPAP alternatives for Strugle with CPAP people who cannot or do not want to treat OSA with CPAP therapy.
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