On the other hand, if your sleep quality wasn’t poor before beginning CPAP treatment, you may not notice a big difference once you start sleep therapy. Keep in mind that some people with sleep apnea may wake up 15 to 20 times per hour while others may only wake up a few times per hour. If you have a very mild form of sleep apnea and have been largely asymptomatic, you may not notice any improvement throughout treatment.
See how your sleep habits and environment measure up and gauge how adjusting behavior can improve sleep quality.
If your otolaryngologist recommends CPAP, you may be scheduled for a second sleep study during which you will be fitted for a mask and CPAP device.
It may take a few months, but the good news is that when your CPAP treatment does start working for you, you will feel less tired and better than you have in awhile.
I’ve been using CPAP nightly for about six hours for fourteen months. My fatigue is so severe that I’m barely able to function. I am an otherwise healthy person, no heart/lung issues, diabetes or any other serious disease.
The device monitors a user’s breathing and stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, which controls tongue movement, to move the tongue away from the airway when breathing stops.
The stimulation should not be painful or uncomfortable and the level is adjustable. Your Inspire therapy-trained doctor will make any adjustments as needed.
Side effects of CPAP treatment may include congestion, runny nose, dry mouth, or nosebleeds; humidification can often help with these symptoms. Masks may cause irritation or redness of the skin, and use of the right size mask and padding can minimize pressure sores from tight contact with skin.
Some devices may work on the jaw and tongue at the same time. Oral appliances are considered a first-line treatment option for mild to moderate OSA and are recommended for people with severe OSA who have problems with higher pressure intolerance, are non-responders to a CPAP device (or prefer not to use a CPAP machine).
Others have difficulties using CPAP consistently or prefer not to use it all. Fortunately, there are numerous CPAP alternatives for people who cannot or do not want to treat OSA with CPAP therapy.
Although both weight loss and CPAP treatment are considered effective ways of reducing OSA symptoms, research is conflicting.
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Customer Service Expert Carol says: May 21, 2019 at 11:09 am Hi James, I am sorry that you were not able to receive any relief using your CPAP Therapy. I totally understand that how frustrating it is when being told that using CPAP Therapy will help you read more get a good night’s sleep only to find that you are having the same sleepiness.
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 Kevin Postol, D.