tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36814956371101023462024-02-01T18:48:57.317-08:00New treatment sleep apneaTerry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-72161150658901655832012-01-31T21:50:00.001-08:002012-01-31T21:50:45.775-08:00Two easy ways to treat sleep apnea<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Having <b>sleep apnea</b> may cause sleeplessness, memory problems, severe headaches, and fatigue throughout the day, awareness difficulties, anxiousness, negative mood, and problems during work due to bad concentration. Sleep apnea may also be able to lead to a greater possibility of getting an automobile accident or an accident at work. The truth is, apnea sufferers have a 3 times greater possibility of having an accident, brought on by sleepiness.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If sleep apnea remains without treatment, it can cause other health issues, for example cardiovascular failure, hypertension, diabetic issues, liver damage, kidney failure, heart problems, strokes, as well as death. Central sleep apnea could possibly be brought on by medication, strokes, heart failure, as well as high altitude. <i>Obstructive sleep apnea</i> may be brought on by narrow airway passages, nasal congestion, vocal cord injury, enlarged tonsils, upper respiratory infections, obesity and extra weight, treatment, utilization of alcoholic beverages, and smoking.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An easy thing to increase your sleep is attempting to sleep in your, rather than lying on your back. Also, try not to eat far too late, particularly prior to going to sleep. Don't consume a lot of alcohol, because alcohol will relax the muscles inside your throat more than ever before. For a similar reason don't use drugs before bedtime. Do not smoke because smoking reduces oxygen levels inside your blood stream and strains your heart, and definitely will give rise to sleep apnea.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In case you are obese, you need to lose fat simply because it has proved to be essential in treating apnea. The fact is, your excess fat can be the cause of your sleep apnea. Reducing weight and quit smoking are the 2 most significant steps you can take to <u>avoid sleep apnea</u>. Physical exercises will get a lean body but should be avoided late in the evening. Raising bedroom a bit more incline can assist you to maintain your airways open. Studies have confirmed that individuals with sleep apnea have worse symptoms every time they sleep flat with their back.</span><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-41584473115762563802011-08-22T03:28:00.000-07:002011-08-22T03:28:53.419-07:00Effective ways for sleep apnea treatment<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTP3P7PqxvBcrTGBSuvm09VOmpiWyJSJmgcOsD2t3Mn9b5katdi8eRatyyeDfTnb-xqwv_xnYG1li17rn0jee4yTkRx7NgsUfqlje2cYI8Jv_Y-mrRyjYQbMhHdnqj0d8UTrWyFyVAow/s1600/sleep-apnea-treatments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTP3P7PqxvBcrTGBSuvm09VOmpiWyJSJmgcOsD2t3Mn9b5katdi8eRatyyeDfTnb-xqwv_xnYG1li17rn0jee4yTkRx7NgsUfqlje2cYI8Jv_Y-mrRyjYQbMhHdnqj0d8UTrWyFyVAow/s200/sleep-apnea-treatments.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because sleep apnea can be very stressful and serious disorder its treatment is important. There are two goals in the treatment of sleep apnea. The first is to reduce symptoms and the second is to stabilize breathing patterns. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease. Here some of option for <b>sleep apnea treatment</b> you can try.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lifestyle changes. It's called behavioral therapy too. The goals of changing lifestyle are to change habits, activities, and way of life. Such as, reducing weight can considerably lessen sleep apnea as overweight can significantly cause the narrowing of the airway. It's also necessary to keep away from alcohol, sedatives, and other medicines that can cause throat muscles relax and may cause sleepiness. Keeping away from tobacco is important too. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition, It's helpful for people with sleep apnea to sleep on the back rather than on the side. Sleeping on the back can relax the tongue and palate more and thus block the air ways. For keeping the nasal passages open, it's recommended using saline nasal sprays. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Surgeries. The goal of surgical operation is to maintain the air way wide and open, thus let the free air flowing. Surgical operation is usually performed on those with serious sleep apnea, But what kind of surgery to undergo is depend on its cause. There are surgeries that remove excess tissues from the throat and soft palate that block the airway. Others, meanwhile, shrink tissues in the mouth and throat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Device. <i>Treatment for sleep apnea</i> with diverse severities use breathing and oral devices. For instances, continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) and mouthpiece. CPAP is a mask like device connected to a machine that is suggested for people with moderate and severe apnea. CPAP is worn over the nose while sleeping and brings pressurized air to avoid the airway from narrowing. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Successful treatment of sleep apnea is probably determined by the commitment of the person as the treatments mentioned above can be quite difficult to maintain. For example, changing lifestyle. Probably it will be difficult for some people to reduce weight or stay away from alcohol. In the end, it is still about healthy living. It is about taking steps toward eliminating the dangers of sleep apnea.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-4097253965957597812011-08-22T03:15:00.000-07:002011-08-22T03:15:00.862-07:00Available treatment for sleep apnea<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FWBGV0KVdML7QnwA3hbcyx2JxDcFNwkPpqDKhDbvGNO90OmPo3S4ncxWzyou17VMd5B8HWb5BmNlpwB5aAnUvFMfcP-cqKkAypbSPYxerAFBom9Q6BLErUShZcIq5FgU9Vs22MP4QZA/s1600/new-treatment-for-sleep-apnea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6FWBGV0KVdML7QnwA3hbcyx2JxDcFNwkPpqDKhDbvGNO90OmPo3S4ncxWzyou17VMd5B8HWb5BmNlpwB5aAnUvFMfcP-cqKkAypbSPYxerAFBom9Q6BLErUShZcIq5FgU9Vs22MP4QZA/s1600/new-treatment-for-sleep-apnea.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep apnea is a common condition characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. This causes serious disturbances in sleep patterns can last ten seconds or a little more. These episodes also occur through the night, leaving the person feeling tired from lack of sleep. Those who suffer from sleep apnea usually wake up frequently in his struggle to breathe. There are two types of sleep disorder: obstructive sleep apnea and central apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common of the two. This is due to relaxation of soft tissues in the back of the throat. This blocks the free passage of air and cause an obstruction of breathing. Central sleep apnea is due to irregularities in the brain as signals are not clean to breathe.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most often people who have this disorder will have a combination of obstructive and central apnea. The most noticeable symptoms of this disorder are increased daytime sleepiness. The other symptoms of this sleep disorder are loud snoring, restless sleep, morning headaches, falling asleep during the day, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, irritability, mood alterations, behavioral changes, depression, and anxiety etc. However, not everyone who has these symptoms suffer from apnea. People who have one or more of these symptoms must visit the doctor and get evaluated to get to know the underlying cause. This is more common in men than in women, as well as in obese or overweight individuals. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are various types of <b>sleep apnea treatment</b> available to treat this problem but it would depend on the person's medical history as well as the severity of the disorder. The first thing that is suggested to those who have apnea disturbing their sleep is to make certain lifestyle changes such as avoidance of alcohol, losing weight, as well as quitting smoking. Apart from this, they are put on medications to relax the muscles as well as sedatives to help relax the central nervous system. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes, special pillows or devices are given to prevent people from sleeping on their backs, or other oral appliances that help to keep the airways open during sleep. However, these are all conservative treatment methods and if this doesn’t help, then doctors will recommend other methods. Continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP as it is often called is another sleep apnea treatment technique where a facemask is attached to tube and a machine pumps pressurized air into the mask in order to keep the airways open. There are also machines which offer variable positive airway pressure also known as VPAP, and automatic positive airway pressure or APAP. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition, there are surgical options which are used in which soft tissue is removed to expand the airways. Among the treatment may be a combination of <i>treatments for sleep apnea</i> successfully. Left untreated, sleep apnea can be life threatening. Sometimes a person may fall asleep while driving and that people with sleep apnea are at increased risk of transient ischemic attacks, heart disease, hypertension and stroke. Successful treatment of sleep apnea can prevent the associated risks.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-32527705401255970492011-08-16T04:35:00.000-07:002011-08-16T04:35:59.077-07:00Option for sleep apnea treatment<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXJh4B5eT0TSDJm-fBI87GkLrsMSrAnGh4cBKb3VFa8CgTeBZX2ipW9Y6ZsZU5vz5BY_vjBlgRTMuIdiGreR7ymTLQdUAM4EzFJFczFu-k10N6-Kv27PecjukBy5MsVT1F3dJoOJU-L4/s1600/doctors-for-sleep-apnea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXJh4B5eT0TSDJm-fBI87GkLrsMSrAnGh4cBKb3VFa8CgTeBZX2ipW9Y6ZsZU5vz5BY_vjBlgRTMuIdiGreR7ymTLQdUAM4EzFJFczFu-k10N6-Kv27PecjukBy5MsVT1F3dJoOJU-L4/s1600/doctors-for-sleep-apnea.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep apnea can be very stressful and serious disorders and it's treatment is very important. Treatment depends on the severity of the disease. Despite having the success of incomplete treatment at the time of communication open and ongoing monitoring and between doctor and patient.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are the guides on the <b>treatment of sleep apnea</b>:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lifestyle changes. It's called too behavioral therapy. Objectives are changing lifestyles have to change their habits, activities and lifestyle. As the reduction in weight can significantly reduce sleep apnea such as obesity can lead to a significant reduction of the airway. It 'also need to keep away from alcohol, sedatives and other drugs that can cause the throat muscles relax, and can cause sleepiness.Keeping tobacco are important. In addition, it is useful to people who have sleep apnea to sleep on the side instead of back. Sleep on your back can relax in the tongue and palate, and more ways to prevent the air. To keep the nasal passages open, you can use saline nasal sprays.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Operations. The goal of surgery is to preserve the way of the air and wide open, allowing circulation of air. Surgery is usually performed on people with severe sleep apnea, but what kind of surgery to undergo, depends on its cause. There are interventions that removes excess tissue from the palate of the throat and soft, which blocks the airways. Others, meanwhile, will decrease the tissue in the mouth and throat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tonsils and adenoids are enlarged, which led to some surgeries. Other surgical procedures include the reform of the lower jaw. Surgeries provide lasting results and even permanent, but can sometimes be dangerous, so before deciding on any surgery, it is best to consider other treatment options.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Device. Treatment of sleep apnea severity used in a wide range of respiratory and oral appliances. For the cases of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and the mouthpiece. CPAP is a mask similar device connected to a machine that has been proposed for people with sleep apnea with moderate to severe. CPAP is worn over the nose during sleep, and brings with compressed air to prevent the airways from narrowing.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Conversely, the mouthpiece is specially made by a dentist or orthodontist. This is a custom fit dental device that looks like the common sports mouth guard. It has a function to prevent sleep apnea by modifying the lower jaw and tongue, which keeps the airway open. Other equipment which has the same function that is bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) and Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The success of treatment for sleep apnea is strictly determined by the person's commitment, as one of the above can be very challenging to maintain. For example, changing the way we live. Probably, it is difficult for some people to reduce weight or to stay away from alcohol.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-44335419641396423612011-08-02T08:30:00.000-07:002011-08-05T18:17:44.829-07:00Way to get sleep apnea treatment<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The right way to get sleep apnea treatment is to address the problem of sleep apnea right when you get it instead of ignoring it. Ignoring the problem is the worst thing that you can do as this will only lead to more problems down the road. Those who snore all of the time due to this condition are not getting rested when they sleep. They are also disturbing those with whom they sleep as the snoring that results from this problem is incessant. If you want to stop snoring, then you can do so when you get a device that will actually treat the condition of sleep apnea. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Standard sleep apnea treatment consists of untold doctors visits as well as sleep studies, both of which can be very costly. In some cases, doctors will prescribe a machine for the snoring and to help stop snoring. However, because of the cost as well as the machine that few people want to use, many people do nothing to stop this condition from the traditional medical standpoint. Furthermore, most doctors do not know why someone has sleep apnea or what they can do about it other than use the machine. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can get sleep apnea treatment that will help you stop snoring without having to see a doctor and it can start as soon as you receive the product. The product is easy to use and will help you breathe properly when you are sleeping. It will eliminate snoring and can help you not only sleep better, but also make your partner sleep better as well. Most people will tell you that sleeping with a snorer is no picnic. In fact, some people actually resort to wearing earplugs in order to cut the noise. The noise from snoring can be very intrusive and can prevent someone else In the house from actually falling asleep. This can make everyone, including the snorer, more irritable because they are not getting the sleep that they need. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you want to get a <b><a href="http://sleepapnea-treatments.net/new-treatments-for-sleep-apnea">new treatments for sleep apnea</a></b> that is effective, is of low cost and will actually address the problem of snoring, then you can do so by going online and looking for a stop snoring solution. You can get a mask that is light weight, not at all like the heavy CPAP machine, that will enable you to breathe correctly when you are sleeping, thus eliminating the snoring. You can stop snoring when you use this device that is available to you to buy without having to go to a doctor and get a prescription for it. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Adults who are looking for a way to stop snoring should not overlook the fact that they may have sleep apnea. Instead of going for expensive and intrusive sleep apnea treatment that is used in the medical community and is something that is uncomfortable, they can get to the snoring problem in a comfortable way when they use the right devices that will eliminate the problem. The devices can be found online and delivered right to your door when you order it.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-18775201761762401672011-08-02T08:26:00.000-07:002011-08-02T08:26:42.570-07:00Controlling sleep apnea<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most common forms of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea means the airway is collapsed or blocked while you sleep. Air that passes around the blockage causes you to snore and makes it difficult for someone sleeping beside you to get rest. If someone you know has excessive snoring, tell him or her about it and suggest him or her see a doctor for obstructive sleep apnea.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Obstructive sleep apnea occurs more in people who are overweight. However, obstructive sleep apnea can occur in anyone including children.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another form of sleep apnea is central sleep apnea. Snoring does not usually occur with central sleep apnea. It usually happens with obstructive sleep apnea, but it can happen alone.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If sleep apnea is left untreated, you may have an increase in high blood pressure, stroke, obesity, diabetes and heart attack. By leaving sleep apnea untreated you also run the risk of it becoming worse and having heart failure. Irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias are likely to occur more often. Leaving sleep apnea untreated also runs the risk of have a driving or work related accident due to lack of a good nights sleep.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many ways to control sleep apnea because after all it will take long care management to control sleep apnea. One way to control sleep apnea is lifestyle changes. Change the way you do things. Get more rest and visit the doctor for regular check-ups. Breathing devices that force you to breathe while you are sleeping is another option you can consider. Talk to your doctor about this form of treatment for sleep apnea.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-46741641214846025872011-07-29T16:54:00.001-07:002011-07-29T16:54:49.083-07:00CPAP as sleep apnea treatment<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep apnea literally means "sleep without breath" and can result from respiratory muscle weakness (known as central sleep apnea) or a blockage of the trachea, or airway (known as obstructive sleep apnea.) Obstructive sleep apnea is much more common than central sleep apnea and can be caused by a variety of factors including obesity, congestion in the throat, tonsillitis or mononucleosis.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, you will be asked for your medical history as well as those of your family members. This is because it seems to run in families, thus, this information is valuable towards making a final diagnosis and determination of the appropriate treatment. Toronto doctors will ask exhaustive questions so it is better to come prepared with basic family medical histories.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many people that suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This can make not only their life hard, but it can infringe on the lives of those around the sufferer. Sleep apnea treatments come in many ways. They can be done through self help. The simple act of not taking the sedatives or not drinking the alcohol can, in fact give you a better nights rest. Any substance that may lead to overly relaxed muscles, especially of the neck, jaw and tongue, can cause one to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many devices have had no medical studies conducted at all and you should stay away from these or you may be taking a chance as to whether they will be a successful form of treatment for you or not. Remember, client feedback and comments are NOT accepted as proven medical test/study results so be sure to ask for medical test evidence rather than just believing user comments and statements. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lifestyle and behavioral changes are a must in the treatment of sleep apnea. Mild cases of the disorder respond well to such changes as decreases in alcohol consumption, smoking and sleeping medications. Losing weight is a treatment option recommended for obese individuals. Episodes can also be reduced by using special devices that keep individuals on their side during sleep.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Once these symptoms have been detected, it is important to immediately have children undergo a polysomnography or a sleep test. The sleep test is the most effective tool used to properly determine and diagnose any sleeping disorder that the child might have. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most simple sleep apnea treatment is to used CPAP is the use of positional therapy as a non-invasive treatment. This is simply the act of changing the sleeping position of the sufferer to provide relief. There are a number of products that can help, from foam wedges, to special pillows and shirts that adjust the position that the sufferer can sleep in.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The medically necessary and accepted treatment for clinically significant OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). CPAP is the only treatment for OSA in adults. Unless the patient is intolerant of CPAP which means the patient went through at least a three-month CPAP trial supervised by a sleep medicine specialist.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep specialists use CPAP - and CPAP mask in Toronto or elsewhere - to provide constant air pressure. This keeps the collapse-dilation mechanism of the different sets of throat muscles working. In simpler terms, this sleep apnea treatment procedure prevents your throat muscles from blocking the airway.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">According to statistics, there are more than 1.4 million Canadians who suffer from sleep apnea. If you are one of them, you will experience physically debilitating symptoms like excessive daytime sleepiness that can result in driving and work accidents, intermittent headaches morning till night, painful heartburn, leg swelling, chest pains when asleep, and most disturbing to your bed mate.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by breathing difficulty during sleep. This happens when the brain mixes up the signals to the muscles that facilitate breathing or when the airway at the back of your throat gets blocked. Symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, feeling tired and sleepy during the day, and waking up with a headache.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-44704711398544859072011-07-29T16:49:00.000-07:002011-08-02T16:18:10.829-07:00Getting new sleep apnea treatment<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Getting new sleep apnea treatment does not mean that you have to wear a sleep mask such as the CPAP and be uncomfortable during the night. Nor does sleep apnea mean that you have to go to countless sleep studies and invade your schedule for this problem. Many people suffer from sleep apnea as it is a very common condition that has a number of different causes. You do want to get sleep apnea treatment, however, because you are not breathing properly when you are asleep you tend to wake up to get your breath during the night. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sleep apnea causes excessive snoring no matter how the person who suffers from this condition is sleeping. While most people will snore if they are lying on their backs, those who are suffering from sleep apnea will snore all of the time, regardless of the position that they are in when they are sleeping. For this reason, they need to seek out a new sleep apnea treatment that really works. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The sleep apnea new treatment that is usually prescribed by doctors is initiative as it causes the person to wear a mask that is uncomfortable and prohibits movement when they are sleeping. This can also be disruptive to the person with whom the person who is undergoing sleep apnea treatment is sleeping with as well. For this reason, most people who have sleep apnea do not want to undergo this type of sleep apnea treatment that also involves having sleep patterns monitored at a sleep clinic. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is best to get new sleep apnea treatment that is not only affordable but also comfortable and works well with the body. Those who are looking for sleep apnea treatment do not have to confine themselves to what they get from the doctor nor do they have to spend the money that is involved in trying to treat sleep apnea with sleep studies and the encumber some CPAP mask that most people do not like to use for sleep apnea treatment. There are other treatment options out there that are comfortable to wear and work just as well to allow someone to breathe properly when they are sleeping. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Those who have sleep apnea should not ignore the condition nor should they ask their partner to sleep in another room or wear ear plugs. Even those who sleep alone should take a look at a way that they can breathe properly during the night when they are sleeping so that they feel rested in the morning when they awaken. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Regardless of the sleeping situation for any individual, sleep apnea is something that should be addressed with proper sleep apnea new treatment. This can come by way of a device that can be used for breathing properly during sleep and is comfortable to wear. Instead of spending a lot of money on a machine to monitor sleep or going to sleep studies which also cost a great deal of money, those who suffer from the condition of sleep apnea that is marked by excessive snoring can get the proper sleep apnea treatment that they need with devices that actually work well and are available without having to go to a doctor for the condition. Of course what we want to get from all of this things is to get a <b><a href="http://canceronblog.wordpress.com/">healthy life</a></b>.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681495637110102346.post-50410684703214057092011-07-28T05:01:00.000-07:002011-07-28T05:01:23.405-07:00Sleep apnea treatment options<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you suffer from sleep apnea, you may notice that you are often tired and groggy throughout the day. Sleep apnea affects typical sleep patterns, as it is a sleep disorder that occurs when normal breathing stops during sleep and causes you to wake up repeatedly during the night. Many people with sleep apnea are not aware that they are constantly awoken, yet they experience the tiring consequences during waking hours.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Obstructive sleep apnea</i> is a common type of the disorder that involves the muscles relaxing during sleep, blocking the airways and disrupting the flow of oxygen to the lungs. Treatment options range from sleeping devices that help keep the airways clear to simple lifestyle changes and home remedies.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A common and preferred method for treating sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which involves wearing a mask that delivers air pressure through a machine to help keep airway passages open. The CPAP device should be worn every time you go to sleep, even if you are just lying down for a short nap. Although a CPAP device cannot cure obstructive sleep apnea, and it may take some time to get used to wearing, it can very effective in treating sleeping problems caused by sleep apnea.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, a dental device can also help clear the airways and allow for proper breathing while you sleep. Dental devices include a tongue retaining device, which can help treat sleep apnea if your tongue obstructs air from getting through properly. The tongue is held in place with a splint or suction bulb, allowing for air to pass through. Another type of dental device is a mandibular advancement device (MAD), which looks like a mouth guard and keeps the lower jaw in a forward position in order to keep the tongue from blocking airways. Speak with your dentist about dental devices if you suffer from sleep apnea.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are many cases in which certain lifestyle changes and home remedies can be effective methods of treating sleep apnea. Being overweight, for example, can lead to additional fat around the neck that narrows the airways, making it harder air to get through when you sleep. Losing weight can help you widen the airways and sleep better at night. Drinking alcohol or taking certain medications can relax muscles even more, so reducing your consumption of these substances can also be effective in treating sleep apnea. You can also try sleeping on your side or stomach when you sleep, instead of your back, and keep your nasal passages clear with saline nasal spray before bed.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Because surgery can often be ineffective or even worsen the condition, it is usually only recommended in severe cases of sleep apnea in which no other treatment has worked. Types of surgery that treat sleep apnea include removing the uvula or adjusting the position of the jaw.</span></div>Terry Karrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06816643126081906357noreply@blogger.com0