Although additional research is needed to understand the risks and benefits of nasal EPAP, this treatment may be appropriate for people who have mild to moderate OSA and have trouble with a CPAP machine.

She is one of the most experienced Inspire surgeons in the country, having completed over 200 Inspire implant operations. She teaches other surgeons throughout the US to get the best possible results for patients with Inspire treatment.

John Logan Brown says: November 29, 2018 at 9:51 pm I love my CPAP. Embrace it as your best friend. I have used that mentality from the beginning. Positive thoughts while ignoring the inconvenience. I adopted this approach after hearing a few of my friends (before my diagnosis) who said that they were put on CPAP and couldn’t get used to it and discontinued it’s use. Please everybody consider the CPAP as a friend who is going to save your life. My sleep study showed that I experienced about cem interruptions an hour and that my oxygen level was at 64.

However, I suffer badly with poor sleep and fatigue every morning. We have tried numerous sleep meds to no value. I must believe that something related to the cpap is causing my continuing fatigue. I have pelo idea where to go next. Please help.

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Other complications of sleep apnea can include memory problems, mood disorders, heart attacks and heart rhythm disorders.

Cacho, adding that positional therapy tends to work best for those with mild sleep apnea that occurs exclusively during back sleep. This therapy may also be helpful in more severe cases of OSA when combined with other therapeutic options.

Some patients are able to receive a little relief by changing their sleep positions. It is suggested that when possible, lay in a position that allows your chin to remain above your torso.

Regular aerobic exercise can benefit sleep apnea symptoms, whether weight loss is involved or not, says Dr. Cacho. Researchers aren’t exactly sure why exercise is helpful in reducing sleep apnea symptoms with or without weight loss, but one theory is that exercise may improve sleep quality.

There are a number of problems that can occur, usually during the first weeks of treatment with CPAP. They are mostly mild and it is normally possible to overcome all of them.

Every insurance plan is different. Generally, the copay costs for Inspire therapy should be similar to copays for other surgical procedures.