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People with OSA often wake up many times at night, feel tired during the day, and have an increased risk of health complications.

Apart from these three main varieties there are also a broad variety of masks that are not very often used, such as a mask which includes insertion of a mouthpiece or a free mouthpiece with nasal pillows.

Regarding the efficacy of surgical treatments for OSA, Dr. Cacho says the best results occur when tonsils that are too large are removed. Improvements may also occur in individuals with OSA who have a piece of their tongue removed to reduce its size, she adds.

“Positional therapy encourages people to maintain a side-sleeping position, which helps prevent the relaxation of throat muscles and tongue that can block the airway and lead to sleep apnea events,” Silver said.

OSA is a sleep disorder where your upper airway—nasal cavities, oral cavity, throat, and voice box—narrows and restricts your breathing, causing reduced airflow and lower blood oxygen levels.

The other lead connects to a space in the ribs near the diaphragm. Once connected, the device monitors the patient's breathing. The device sends an impulse to the tongue during every breath while sleeping, keeping the airway open for oxygen.

Home Remedies and Changes At-home changes can help manage sleep apnea symptoms and may also help people who want to lower their risk of developing sleep apnea.

Lifestyle change including weight loss and exercise can help to improve sleep apnea and its related health problems.  Sleep positioning and oral appliances have also been found to be effective.

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Surgeries to the lower airway resolve blockages or collapse caused by the tongue or epiglottis, which is the piece of here tissue that prevents food from entering the lungs when a person swallows.

Adjusting to CPAP therapy can be challenging for a variety of reasons including discomfort to air delivery, irritation from a device’s mask or difficulty acclimating to a machine’s sound level.

The AirSense 10 AutoSet’s extensive features make the machine appealing to a wide range of sleepers. People who are prone to congestion, those who struggle to exhale during standard CPAP therapy, and anyone who needs a ramp feature to fall asleep can all benefit from the device.