What are the benefits of treating sleep apnea naturally? Treating your OSA naturally allows you to sleep without the possible discomfort of a medical device or CPAP mask. It can also save you money: CPAP machines, surgery, and oral devices can be expensive.

Inspire therapy works inside the body. The small Inspire® implant is placed during a same-day, outpatient procedure. Once healed, the patient will use a small handheld Inspire™ remote to turn the therapy on and off.

As with most health conditions, sleep apnea doesn’t resolve itself without treatment, and also like most health conditions, sleep apnea conditions can get worse without treatment.

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnoea. This factsheet demonstrates how to safely use CPAP at home and get the most out of the treatment.

The level of air pressure will be adjusted during the study to eliminate the airway obstruction. Alternatively, you may be placed on a self-adjusting CPAP machine which will determine the pressure needed to keep the airway open.

People report better concentration and memory and improved cognitive function. It can also improve pulmonary hypertension and lower blood pressure. CPAP can be used safely safe for all ages, including children.

The device powers on as soon as breathing is detected and Inspire Therapy for Apnea turns off when you remove your face mask. Ramp mode allows you to ease into your therapy with a lower pressure level that increases only after you’ve fallen asleep.

Hypoglossal nerve stimulation is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that uses a surgical procedure to implant a device in the upper chest.

You’ll also notice that in this particular post we also mentioned that it is very important for patients to have open communication with their doctors regarding their struggles. We also mentioned this: .

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Severe air trapping diseases with hypercarbia asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Some people see a significant improvement in their OSA symptoms when they stop sleeping on their backs. Though getting used to a new sleep position can be a challenge, several wearable devices are available that alert the user when they move onto their back. 

Medicare coverage depends on the treatment type. Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment (DME)ⓘ Medical equipment expected to last at least three years, prescribed for in-home use for a medical reason.