Which Obstructive Sleep Apnea Solution is Right For You?

According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects nearly 80 million Americans with 80% of moderate to severe cases going undiagnosed. If not treated, OSA can lead to high blood pressure, chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. So what are the treatment options for OSA?

CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, commonly known as CPAP, is the most common noninvasive treatment for sleep apnea patients. A CPAP machine increases the air pressure in your throat to prevent your airway from collapsing when you inhale and are known to decrease snoring. The machine is made up of a filter, small tank of water, tubing to connect the unit to a mask to place over your nose or face while you sleep. To read about the benefits of CPAP compliance, click here.

BiPAP

BiPAP, or Bilevel Positive Away Pressure, is another form of noninvasive apnea treatment. Unlike CPAP machines, which only supply one form of airflow, BiPAP machines supply two, both inhale and exhale pressure. The machine is the unit that pressurizes air, a humidifier, a tube, and a mask. To read more about BiPAP machines, click here. 

Inspire: Sleep Apnea Innovation

Inspire is the latest innovation in the treatment of sleep apnea. It is meant for patients who are having trouble with normal noninvasive treatments such as CPAP and BiPAP. It is the only FDA approved OSA treatment that works inside your body instead of outside like noninvasive treatments. The small device is placed in the body during a same-day, outpatient procedure. Then when you’re ready to sleep, place the small remote to the device and turn it on. The device works all night and monitors your breathing, occasionally sending out a gentle pulse to move your tongue out of the way so your airway is unrestricted. Click here to learn more about the newest innovation in sleep apnea treatment.

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