If someone has sleep apnea are there any natural remedies besides a CPAP machine?
Apr 24, 2007 by dave5008 | Posted in Respiratory Diseases
I have been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea. I have tried using a CPAP organization and I found out I was allergic to the material in the mask and also the nose tubes. So I had to give up using the machine. Are there any other remedies such as like using
I wouldn't urge this, but I have heard people putting a small strip of tap over part of their mouth. Seems to work for some people.
Griff | Apr 24, 2007
I don't remember, but am VERY interested in the answers--- I go for my sleep study on Monday.
good luck!!
gerry | Apr 24, 2007
there are new nose cups that are so petite and you won't be allergic to them=(latexis the one causing allergies) =these don,t have that and the nose cup fits just over the nose and that's it=you have to be fitted for one=it is good the cost though =I sleep
caffsans | Apr 24, 2007
No there is no other way. Go back to the Rather residence that provides your CPAP machine and tell them about your allergy and they should be able to come up with something you are not allergic to or be able to reshape something for you.
mlgable | Apr 24, 2007
One adroit in remedy is sewing a tennis ball into the back of your pajama top, which is supposed to prevent you from lying flat on your back. Losing rig can sometimes help, but that is more of a long-term solution. There are also some medical treatments,
vegan | Apr 24, 2007
It as a matter of fact depends on what's causing the sleep disturbances. The formation of a person's teeth can cause them to have restricted air flow while sleeping because when fully peaceful, the tongue, if not in a normal position, can relax too much, partially
Madre | Apr 24, 2007
I wouldn't caution this, but I have heard people putting a small strip of tap over part of their mouth. Seems to work for some people.
Griff | Apr 24, 2007
Are you hard-nosed you have an allergy or do you just not like to wear it??? For a lot of my patients, it is the latter.
Did you discuss this with your doctor? He/she would be able to earn up with alternatives for you.
Unfortunately, the
jamie s | Apr 24, 2007
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http://www.improvedhealthandfitness.com/ naturalsleep.html
william m | Apr 25, 2007
Yes, there are indeed other treatments at for sleep apnea. There is surgery available which is done by laser, that cuts away the extra tissue in the airways which is causing the blockage. The surgery is nearby only to those individuals who are
Jennifer | Apr 25, 2007
Hi, sleep apnea. cpap machines. Has anyone experienced fluid build up in lungs using humidifier??
Sep 29, 2007 by Ronald H | Posted in Respiratory Diseases
Using a full veneer mask with a resmed "spirit" auto cpap with humidifier (built-in). I find that I am sleeping on my leftist side. I stopped using the machine about 12 months ago. I have very recently became extremely short of breath. X-ray
Ok, you stopped using your serene CPAP unit 12 month ago, and yet, you think that the humidifer somehow caused your fluid build up??????
NO WAY!
What you are discribing is unsettled between the lung and the thorasic cavity.
Admiral_d | Oct 04, 2007
I have sleep apnea and I am having a real problem with the machine. Any advice?
May 22, 2007 by kitkat79 | Posted in Respiratory Diseases
A lot of condensation builds up in the concealment. I HAVE to have a fan near me all the time because I stay hot. I have a humidifier attached to the machine. I don't know what to do to keep the mask dry. It wakes me up every night. I also look after
There are surgeries nearby to help. If you lose weight it can really help. Your situation may be different than most but the vast majority of apnea patients are too grieving. I myself have to stay at about 190 to sleep well and I weigh about 220 right
Phil C | May 22, 2007
