I’ve only been using CPAP therapy for a couple of weeks. I use a nose pillow with chinstrap to keep my mouth closed. I was able to go 7-10 hours right from the start.
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 nove: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 cem interruptions an hour and that my oxygen level was at 64.
Regarding the efficacy of surgical treatments for OSA, Dr. Cacho says the best results occur when tonsils that are too large are removed. Improvements may also occur in individuals with OSA who have a piece of their tongue removed to reduce its size, she adds.
Immediate benefits of using a CPAP machine include reduced snoring, better sleep quality at night and less daytime sleepiness.
BiPAP may be an appropriate option for people who are unable to tolerate the continuous stream of pressure provided by CPAP machines. It may also be recommended for people with more complex breathing issues.
There are some surgical procedures for Sleep Apnea, that you may benefit from. Please speak with your doctor to confirm what option would best fit your need.
Customer Service Expert Carol says: December 18, 2019 at 12:12 pm Hi Dorothy, my apologies for the delayed response. I’ve spoken with CPAP users that have the very complaint you have. What I have found is that initially you may gain weight, but over time you may not eat as much as you were before starting CPAP therapy.
Feeling a couple different problems, one is I’m very tired so fall asleep fast but after two hours I’m awake and need to remove the mask. I wait a while the start over again and in two hours I’m up again. This is the pattern I’m experiencing. I contacted the respiratory therapist today to ask about it. The other issue is I am exhausted when I wake up. It’s almost impossible to make it through the day and I’m even having a tough time writing this email as I am constantly dozing off.
Cacho, adding that positional therapy tends to work best for those with mild sleep apnea that occurs exclusively during back sleep. This therapy may also be helpful in more severe cases of OSA when combined with other therapeutic options.
Because adjustments are made automatically, APAP technology doesn’t require a sleep study to determine the appropriate level of pressure.
Regular aerobic exercise can benefit sleep apnea symptoms, whether weight loss is involved or not, says Dr. Cacho. Researchers aren’t exactly sure why exercise is helpful in reducing sleep apnea symptoms with or without weight loss, but one theory is that exercise may improve sleep quality.
Some appliances can be purchased in stores or online, while others may have to be custom-fitted by your dentist. Some devices include:
Oral appliances may prove to be a preferred alternative to CPAP for some users thanks to their small, convenient size, lack of noise and little need for maintenance, says website Kevin Postol, D.