CPAP is the gold-standard therapy for sleep apnea, but it doesn’t work for everyone, all the time. Whether you need an occasional alternative- for travelling or camping- or just cannot tolerate CPAP therapy, there are options!
Your sense of smell is a very powerful thing. It is our only sense that goes directly into our brains. Smells enter our nostrils and up the olfactory nerve onto the surface of our brain. It’s no surprise, then, that certain smells can have an impact on our mood and behavior. That’s essentially what aromatherapy … Read More »
Sleep apnea affects approximately 20 million Americans—nearly one out of every 16 people—and estimates show that sleep disorders affect over 40 million people in the United States alone. Sufferers are unable to achieve restful sleep, no matter how long they spend in bed. As a result, people with sleep apnea suffer from many negative health … Read More »
In this guest post, Dr. Eric Kezirian answers your questions about upper airway stimulation therapy with the Inspire device. Positive airway pressure therapy (whether CPAP, BPAP, APAP, or another form) is the first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (see the image of an obstructed airway to the right). However, some patients cannot tolerate or sleep comfortably … Read More »
While CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) therapy is the gold-standard therapy for obstructive sleep apnea, we know that it isn’t easy. Barriers to compliance with CPAP therapy include the discomfort of sleeping while wearing a mask, having air blown through your airway all night, the inconvenience of traveling with a CPAP machine and the cost of the … Read More »
Here on the Sleep Better, Live Better Blog, we’re hosting a series of guest posts to talk about alternatives to CPAP therapy for those who won’t or can’t use this method to treat their sleep apnea. Last week, we looked at a surgical alternative, bimaxillary advancement surgery. This week, we’re looking at an innovative procedure that … Read More »
Sleep disorders, such as snoring and apnea, are more than just a nuisance – they can be related to many health risks. This is why effective and timely treatment is vital. Constant Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) still remains the most successful treatment for sleep apnea. While patients often complain about its inconvenience, it helps them breathe through the night and get … Read More »
Many patients find the idea of having to wear a mask to sleep every night to be daunting. Fortunately, the field of sleep medicine is changing quickly, in ways that are making treatment more accessible, convenient, and patient-friendly. Most excitingly, better and more comfortable treatment options are being developed that could replace CPAP entirely–even as … Read More »
It’s normal to snore occasionally – perhaps when you are suffering from a cold or after you’ve had a few drinks at a party before going to sleep. But what if you, like millions of Americans, snore regularly night after night? Are you suffering from a debilitating sleep disorder that can significantly affect all aspects … Read More »
Many patients ask their doctors (and us) about alternatives to PAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). While PAP is the gold-standard for treating OSA, there are many patients who can’t tolerate it, refuse to use PAP every night or are looking for an occasional alternative to using PAP every night. In this blog series, … Read More »
Do you remember having braces when you were little? Or have you ever had to wear a retainer at night? Then it will be easy for you to picture this type of sleep apnea treatment! Dental devices are appliances that are worn in the mouth during sleep to help you breathe better. Can a simple … Read More »
