Do you wonder why you are sleeping horribly, even when you lay in bed for a full 8 hours? If other possibilities have already been investigated, you might indeed be afflicted with sleep apnea. If this is the case, the following article can give you some great advice for dealing with this condition.
Sometimes it is possible to treat sleep apnea using devices that attach to the mouth. The reason for this is that jaws vary in shape and size, and some configurations may cause narrowing of the airways. These devices can align your jaw in a way that makes breathing easier.
Take your CPAP anywhere you go, even if you make a trip to the hospital. If you are scheduled for hospitalization or if you go to emergency, you should make available your CPAP machine and mask. Your own CPAP machine will be set to the pressure recommended by your sleep specialist, so you won’t have to get used to a new machine. It will be much simpler to continue using a CPAP machine in the hospital if you don’t have to deal with unfamiliar equipment.
Sleep apnea can be a big deal when left untreated, so see a doctor if suspect that you may have it. Sleep apnea is an extremely complicated condition. You shouldn’t compromise your sleep by just guessing whether or not you have it. Be sure to share all of your signs and symptoms with your doctor. Together, you can think of a good plan of action.
Talk to your doctor before using a humidifier, mouth guard or nasal strips in conjunction with your CPAP sleep mask. Moist, warm air will help you get a better night’s sleep and make it easier to keep up with the CPAP therapy. There are various CPAP machines that have humidifiers built in, so ask your doctor about prescribing one for your apnea.
Do you feel more confident about dealing with your apnea now? You should feel optimistic about your future after reading this article. Remember, like most things, this is a process and you won’t see all results immediately. Keep moving and you will gradually see improvements.
