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Micro-CPAP: Does Any Sleep Apnea Device Help In Prevention?

When a person stops breathing while sleeping at night, this condition is also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

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Micro-CPAP: Does Any Sleep Apnea Device Help In Prevention?

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  1. Micro-CPAP: Does Any Sleep ApneaDevice Help In Prevention?

  2. When a person stops breathing while sleeping at night, this condition is also known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is the most common type of Sleep Apnea in which airways are either blocked or narrowed due to the collapse of the throat causing Sleep Apnea.  It can become life-threatening if left untreated as it can escort many diseases, however, there are some treatment options such as Sleep Apnea devices that could help in the process. The symptoms could leave some serious long-term effects on health due to the lack of oxygen. go-too to a device for treating Sleep Apnea could be CPAP therapy, which is most preferred by the doctors as a Sleep Apnea treatment. CPAP is a device that has hoes attached to the mask so that the device could be tight around the mouth. The target is to blow an adequate amount of oxygen to your body while you’re asleep.

  3. However, these devices aren’t full proof and thus many users could not get comfortable with the mask and straps attached to them. To work with these devices, many brands have come up with some micro-CPAP machines which provide the same benefit which a CPAP provides.  These miniature versions of CPAP will provide you a perfect amount of airflow and treat your snoring habits however, legitimacy with OSA hasn’t been confirmed.

  4. Claims  made around the micro-CPAP device  CPAP might not work for everybody who has Obstructive Sleep Apnea however, it might not suit everybody. The reason being the discomfort behind it while using the equipment which includes the sound and restricted movement it creates while slicing.  Micro-CPAP is designed to resolve this issue as there is less hassle to maintain and clean this device.  One company claimed that almost half the CPAP users stopped using the device within a year. They are hoping that a miniature version of CPAP will replace the bigger device as it contains micro-blowers that are attached to your nose will help for sure.  However, none of the devices are FDA approved. Yet the makers of this device claim that they can deliver benefits similar to that of a CPAP device. They also offer the following things-

  5. Reduced noise A typical CPAP device works with the mask attached to an electric object blowing an adequate amount of air into the mouth. Whereas, a micro-CPAP isn’t attached to any device which is more likely to create lesser sound. The point arises that is it even effective to use a CPAP machine for treating OSA as bigger OSA does.  Fewer Sleep disruptions

  6. CPAP machines are uncomfortable in the beginning generally. They might disrupt your sleep and also the quality of sleep in the initial phase. Since micro-CPAP are wireless, that might create fewer sleep disruptions. maskless snoring  A maskless and cordless Micro-CPAP is designed to eliminate snoring. The device is attached to the hose through earbuds to keep them placed when the CPAP starts blowing air. However, they claim that helps in reducing snoring.  These were the points regarding the  Sleep Apnea device that helps in the prevention. 

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