Sleep Apnea Treatment
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Help and self-help
Helpguide
Scroll down this page for good information on sleep aprea treatment, including self-help and help. This article reminds readers not to use an airway mask without personalized adjustment by a doctor.
Non-surgical treatments
MedicineNet
Read this page for sleep apnea treatments that include changes you can make, mouth appliances, a breathing mask and medications.
CPAP produces results
EurekAlert
See how obstructive sleep apnea treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) dramatically improved heart function, daytime alertness and sleep for a group in this recent study.
For obstructive type
Natl. Heart, Lung and Blood Inst.
Read about how changing certain habits, a sleep mask, a night-time dental piece or surgery are options for obstructive sleep apnea, depending on the severity.
Treatments and more
Univ. of Maryland Med. Cntr.
Read here about sleep apnea treatments in addition to risks, causes, prevention and prognoses. Includes the condition in children.
Read here how central sleep apnea treatment usually addresses the underlying disorder, such as stroke or congestive heart failure.
Range of medical treatments
Mayo Clinic
Lifestyle changes, devices and surgeries all treat sleep apnea. Read which to try, depending on your type of sleep apnea and your doctor's advice.
Not for central type
New England Journal Medicine
Peruse this research article concluding that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) isn't an effective treatment for prolonging the lives of people with central sleep apnea.
symptoms submit a link
Catch this news video on the new pillar procedure treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. It involves three small implants in the soft palate.
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But does it work?
I Hate CPAP
Visit this doctor's site for the scoop on anti-aging medine, an alternative sleep apnea treatment. Sound like snake oil? Explore the site further and call for information.

