Does anyone know a good alternative for my sleep apnea CPAP?

I am very uncomfortable at night because of my CPAP.

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Sleep Apnea device comparison and review

Compared a CPAP machine to an Aveo TSD device. This new device holds your tongue, preventing it from blocking your air passageways.This works well to prevent sleep apnea and snoring for people with obstructive sleep apnea.

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Does the United Healthcare Choice Plus insurance plan cover pre-existing sleep apnea CPAP treatments?

I have been on a CPAP for 18 months now, and acquired United Healthcare Choice Plus insurance several months ago. Will they cover my masks, CPAP and future sleep treatments?

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Understanding Sleep Apnea CPAP

For those who have sleep apnea, a sleep apnea CPAP machine is one solution that will help you feel more at ease about breathing while sleeping. Because sleep apnea can be so severe that a person may die from this disorder, a CPAP machine can give the peace of mind needed to sleep. The main purpose of this machine is to increase the air pressure in your throat to keep your airway from failing.

When sleep apnea is diagnosed by a doctor, they normally use the CPAP machine to treat those who have moderate as well as severe sleep apnea. There are three types of sleep apnea.

Central Sleep Apnea - This is the type that is caused by a problem with the brain. The way it signals the muscles responsible for keeping us breathing is compromised. This type is usually associated with heart failure, strokes, brain infections and brain tumors.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - This type is caused by the airflow to the throat becoming blocked while you are sleeping. It can also be caused by narrowed airways or being severely overweight can be another reason for this type of sleep apnea.

Mixed Sleep Apnea - This occurs as a combination of the two mentioned above. It is normally recognized by very loud snoring. A restless sleep as well as having difficulty breathing is another clue. The sufferer may wake feeling exhausted and may have a headache. This type may be improved by the way you sleep and the CPAP machine has had great results with this as well.

A CPAP machine usually is made with either a mask that goes over the mouth and the nose or a mask that only covers the nose. The NCPAP or nose only type is the most common. The machines may also have prongs that fit over the nose. The CPAP machine has had very good results decreasing the sleepiness sufferers of sleep apnea were experiencing. Those with severe as well as moderate sleep apnea have lowered their blood pressure by using the NCPAP machine.

People who use the CPAP that suffer from coronary artery disease have fewer heart problems - the main one being heart failure. One of the main things you must remember when using a CPAP is to have regular appointment with your doctor. Often they may need to do additional sleep studies to make sure this is the correct treatment and that it is working satisfactorily. Often the CPAP machine will have to be adjusted.

Those who have experienced any side effects from using the CPAP have mostly been moderate. Sometimes air will leak around the mask. This is only because it does not fit properly and once it is adjusted, this will stop. Some people have reported nightmares and more dreams than normal during the beginning of using the machine. This typically goes away. A dry nose, sore throat or a nose bleed can often be relieved by running a humidifier when you are sleeping and using the CPAP. There are other side effects such as headaches but seeing your doctor and advising him of these problems is the best way to take care of them.

The benefits of the sleep apnea CPAP seem to far outweigh the problems when you think about the alternative which could ultimately be a heart attack, stroke or even death.

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CPAP Educational Video: Dreaming of a good nights sleep

hmeprovider presents an educational video about treating Sleep Apnea with CPAP & bipap machines. Up to twenty million Americans suffer from sleep apnea to some degree. This video offers treatments and solutions for sleep apnea with the use of CPAP machines and other devices.

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Can you improve performance of the sleep apnea CPAP machine on your own, without docs’ help?

My brother has been prescribed the CPAP and can’t tell much difference in his sleep. He is due to go for a checkup to the sleep clinic and doesn’t want to tell them this because he’s afraid they will make him go through another $1000 worth of sleep tests to adjust settings or something.

So if he can make the CPAP thing work better without having to tell the docs, it will help his health and checking account. Anybody know about this?

Thanks =D

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OASYS Sleep Apnea Oral Appliance-alternative to CPAP

This new oral appliance replaces the CPAP machine and works for snoring as well as sleep apnea. This is an FDA approved oral appliance.

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How do I stop the nose tickle while using a CPAP machine?

I have severe sleep apnea. I sleep with a CPAP (continous positive airways pressure) machine. It works great, but my nose tickles several times in the middle of the night! I have to turn it off and scratch my nose before i can go back to sleep. What can i do to stop the ticleing????
The tickle is on the outside of my nose, not inside.

sometimes a protective tape can decrease that.

sometimes placing the mask further up on the bridge of the nose might help.

Its just a pain in the ass machine for our patients, not sure there is much you can do… sorry

sincerely,
male cardiac nurse

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Cleaning Tips : How to Clean a CPAP Machine

A CPAP machine for people with sleep apnea can be cleaned with a mild hand soap or dish soap, and this should be done every couple of weeks. Find out when a CPAP’s air filter should be replaced with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning tips.

Expert: Rachel Yatuzis
Contact: www.greenkleeninc.com
Bio: Rachel Yatuzis is a professional house cleaner in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in using everyday household items for cleaning purposes.
Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Duration : 0:2:42

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Nasal Prong CPAP Interface System Introduction

This video provides an overview of Nasal Prong systems for use with CPAP.

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