In recent times, people have become more aware of sleeping disorders and there are numerous ways by which chronic sleep apnea can be treated. A number of sleep apnea devices have been introduced in the market. These devices have proven to work well so lets see some of the devices that play an essential role in helping people treat sleep apnea!
Oral Appliances:
CPAP Mouth Guard
CPAP Gel
CPAP Mouthpieces
These devices are likely to decrease your snoring effects and help you sleep with less interruptions. One of the famous oral devices that prevent sleep apnea is Mandibular Advancement Device or MAD.
In oral devices, the splint is the part that controls the snoring. It positions the tongue of a person in the correct place and then allows airways to open providing better breathing.
Themouth guards tend to be a more popular devices to complete CPAP machines, as they are less intimidating and compact in size.
Pillows:
The design of sleep apnea pillows is made in a way such that the pillow gives much comfort to your neck. This makes you stay positioned.
These angles can be adjusted according to the position the person sleeps. This means that special pillows can be designed for people based on the position as how they usually sleep. But, these pillows do not suit all.
The arm slings are also added with the sleep apnea pillows. This adds support to your arms and increases the pressure of air. The angular design makes them sleep comfortable with open airways.
CPAP Machine:
CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. The CPAP machine is a apnea device that is quite space consuming but effective. The machine has a CPAP humidifier that allows moisture to mix with air and pass through the CPAP hose. The machine allows steady flow of moisture air into lungs and helps a person breathe well. This also makes the person breathe good fresh air with no interruption of sleep.
The above devices are wonderful tools that work very efficiently in helping apnea sufferers for many years. It may be difficult to use the devices at first,but once you start though, you won't get your airway blocked anymore!
Different devices work better for different people so its advised you don't give up if one method doesn't work well or feels uncomfortable.
