I have sleep apnea.  What are the best treatments for this problem and are there any new treatments?
341111
there is 3 reason for having apnea while u sleeping mechanical,central nerve system and both of them of course they call apnea if u drop to brading 10 to 14 secs not les than it....first of all u have see if u have over weight and smoker then u have to isit an ENT doc ...he/she will take alook to ur laryngeal ,pharynx and if u have any problem with ur tonsils they could remove t out but at first they have to be sure that u really have apnea or not...
1003769
I know of nothing else.  Some people lose a lot of weight and no longer have sleep apnea.  i am 57 yof and use cpap machine and sleep much better.  i previously had uvula reduction and i still had sleep apnea and had to do the studies again and get CPAP.  Good luck.
1065687
Yes, I have OSA. I've had 4 or 5 tests in the last yr 1/2.  I'm finally set on 12 which is working better. I fell asleep while driving a few times.  That's when I realized something was wrong! I have found cute little covers for the headstrap and tube at a certain website--don't know if I can mention it--dressupsbybrenda.net. I got several of them. and they're cheap.
1123716
take your husband to see an ent (ear, nose and throat) doctor and a lung doctor (pulmonologist) as soon as possible...... there is a procedure called a uvulopalatophanyngoplasty in which the doctor 'shortens' the soft palate to stop the snoring..... the main issue here is not the snoring (although it is terribly annoying to one's bedpartner)  the most important and dangerous issue is the sleep apnea that usually accompanies this problem..... c-pap or bi-pap will help in the meantime...  good luck!
479912
ask your homecare company to put you on a auto-titrating cpap machine for 2-3 weeks, it will record your optimal cpap pressure and let you know how your mask is fitting and your leak factor,perhaps you need to use a heated humidifer if you are not already, nd maybe you need to try a different interface like a full face mask or nasal pillows. your pressure may not be accurate, you may have restless leg syndrome, although your PSG should have picked this up.\nMy best guess is you have poor sleep hygiene, you should go to bed the same time 7 days a week, exercise daily, proper diet, and use the bedroom only for sleep and intimacy- no reading or tv, computer in bed. Stress in your life can also leed to poor sleep, bruxism or grinding of teeth, an improperly warm sleep environment, poor mattress, sleeping with disruption  , IE dog, sleep partner, children can all result in poor sleep.\nHope this helps.
235614
You may have apnea, narcolespy Rarely, things like a heart attack or aortic dissection can also cause this symptom.\n\nThe sleep study is an appropriate test. If there is evidence of apnea, a machine known as a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device can be considered for treatment.\n\nA referral to a pulmonologist can be considered for further evaluation. \n\nFollowup with your personal physician is essential.
281246
LOVE the previous answer.\nAs for my experiences:\n1. get eight hours of sleep or at least try to wake up the same time everyday.\n2. try taking a 20 minute nap in the afternoon.\n3. Eat a light snack. Something with a bit of whole grains and some protein is best. \n4. Avoid heavy foods with lots of sugar and fat.\n5. Exercise.\n6. Take a break and do something that interests you.\n7. Aviod keeping the heat on too high. Warmth makes you drowsy.\n8. If you are at a desk for long periods of time, get up every hour to stretch and walk a bit.\n\nIf you are still having problems, see your physician as you may have sleep apnea or some sort of sleeping disorder.
1082136
more than likely its sleep apnea... go see a sleep disorder specialist.. they really help.. and this is from experience because I actually never hit level 4 ROM sleep (deep sleep) and I am always exhausted.... GL and go to the doctor...
841338
I have sleep apnea...ask me anything you want to...send me your email address via IM and I'll send you a note
470335
There are several surgical procedures, some on an outpatient basis that can increase the diameter of the airway which can help.  Check with a good ENT doctor if you are interested.  The CPAP is the cheapest option and a trial is usually required by insurance companies before they will pay for any surgical procedure.
664682
Melatonin is a sleep inducer, it allows the level of Melatonin to reach its normal level, allowing you to sleep easily. I havent heard that it can be used as a treatment for OSA!\nTreatment of obstructive sleep apnea begins with reducing the use of alcohol or tranquilizers in the evening, if these have been contributing to the problem. Quitting smoking is recommended for a number of health concerns in addition to OSA. Weight loss is also effective, but if the weight returns, as it often does, so does the apnea. Changing sleeping position may be effective. Snoring and sleep apnea are both most common when a person sleeps on his back. Turning to sleep on the side may be enough to clear up the symptoms. Raising the head of the bed may also help.
590966
CPAP is for people with sleep apnea...that is, those who stop breathing in their sleep.  It takes a while to get used to it but, when you do adjust, you will wonder why you didn't use it sooner!  Your tiredness will improve so you will feel rested and have more energy.  Also, you know that you will breathe all night and wake up in the morning.  \n\nYes, it will get better; just allow time to adjust to it.
765727
First thing I have sleep apnea and it is simply treated with a device called a CPAP !\n\nNOW !!!   Sleep apnea simply means stopping breathing more than so many times, for a specific length of time, during a given period of time.\n\nWe go to sleep but never  go into what is called REM sleep where our brain really gets its rest! For probably the past 40+ years I  was not truly sleeping! I denied that I had a problem, I really wasn't tired. But, my wife finally convinced me. She deserves a gold Star, Probably a Congressional Medal of Honor! I am a Hard Headed 61 year-old I'm afraid that I was extremely hard on her! She no doubt has saved my life and no words will ever be able to thank her enough. After all I WAS ASLEEP. ALL WAS OK AS FAR AS I WAS CONCERNED!!! How do I know what quality sleep I encounter, when I am asleep!\n\nIn the "usual" cases apnea is caused by blockage of the airway. This blockage is caused frequently by the collapse of the airway thus a positive air pressure is applied to "inflate" this airway. A Constant Pressure Air device CPAP is prescribed. It will furnish air at a specific pressure measured in inches of water that will be / or has been prescribed from the sleep lab session. The pressure in inches of water, where your brain goes into REM (for rapid eye movement) pattern on the EKG. This is the ideal pressure!\n\nThey will set up the machine for you. Don't worry it will all go smooth. I promise that soon you will get use to the CPAP machine PROBABLY even love it! If you live up North, you can always bundle yourself underneath tons of blankets and breath. Kinda like breathing underwater!\n\nThis will be a good adventure for you! You will feel better overall I promise regardless of any other conditions that you might have!  \n\nMain thing is that you do go to a SLEEP CLINIC FOR A EVALUATION!\n\nNOT TO BE UGLY BUT MY "PND" STANDS FOR POST NASAL DRIP!\n\nI DO HAVE SOME INITIALS THOUGH .... "RLS" FOR RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME IT DISTURBS YOUR REM SLEEP ALSO JUST LIKE SLEEP APNEA DOES AND KEEPS YOU FROM GETTING QUALITY SLEEP!\n\nSLEEP APNEA CAN RARELY CAUSE DEATH!\n\nPLEASE SEE A DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!\n\nAPS
815220
I wish you had added your age and weight. If you are overweight and snore loudly, it could be from Sleep Apnea. Ask people that live with you to watch how you breathe when you're sleeping. If you stop breathing for moments at a time, then suddenly start breathing again, it's a good indication that you have it. If so, get a Sleep Study done, it can be deadly.\nThere are a lot of reasons why you could be tired. It may be as simple as getting the right bed. Maybe you need more than 7 hours of sleep at night? Maybe a change in diet, a lack of certain vitamins?\nI would start with the simple things first, a process of elimination.\n\nGood luck.
870485
Wow, I would've really checked into those surgeries before I did anything. Why a doctor would think breaking your jaw would help is beyond me. I have heard of a pallete surgery that works for some, that makes more sense since your soft pallete has something to do with the problem. Tonsils have nothing to do with it either. \n\nI suggest two things; get another doctor and research the pallete surgery thoroughly. Don't sleep on your back, but on your sides, train yourself to sleep that way, I have and I have a very mild form of apnea.\n\nYou should also find a Sleep Center that specializes in this disorder. Also, go to a naturopath to see what natural suppliments can help you sleep that won't be a problem for the apnea. Good luck, hang in there, and make wise decisions based on your gut and proof that it works.
450452
Try Breathe-Right Strips - they help a lot for me.
290591
I had the smae problem. Are you tired during the day? If so, you might have sleep apnea. I went to a sleep clinic, and was prescribed a CPAP machine,(basically an air pump with a mask to wear at night). The doctors that monitered my sleep said that I woke up at total of 741 times a night! No wonder I was tired. After using the CPAP, I have more energy than ever before, and no more snoring.