I call it a "muzzle brake" but they work great, I've worn one since 1999 & couldn't sleep without it. There are lots of bad things that can happen if you have sleep apnea & don't use a muzzle brake, if you snore, get tested. Its pretty easy with some of the masks to get a sore on your nose, I use a little carmex on my nose & it works great. Once you get a sore its hard to get rid of.
I've been through this before so forgive me if you or any readers are getting tired of hearing this but this is important. Most folks with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) are obese, but not all. If you are overweight, the best thing you can do right now is get on a weight reduction plan. It well may ward off diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, OSA, and an early death.
If you are not overweight, OSA is still not a minor problem because if not treated, besides being exhausted during daylight hours, it can lead to pulmonary hypertension which as you may suspect is not a good thing.
If in this latter group, CPAP is one answer and in my experience I find some folk take to it and never look back; others can't stand it. You have to take measure of the risks with the benefits yourself.
There is a surgical treatment that is no small thing. It involves removing part of the soft palate, the uvula, the pharynx, etc., and is referred to as a UP3. Recovery is no picnic--think tonsillectomy x3. But it solves the problem for some.
Try the CPAP.
Edited to add that UP3 stands for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty.
I've been through this before so forgive me if you or any readers are getting tired of hearing this but this is important. Most folks with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) are obese, but not all. If you are overweight, the best thing you can do right now is get on a weight reduction plan. It well may ward off diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, OSA, and an early death.
If you are not overweight, OSA is still not a minor problem because if not treated, besides being exhausted during daylight hours, it can lead to pulmonary hypertension which as you may suspect is not a good thing.
If in this latter group, CPAP is one answer and in my experience I find some folk take to it and never look back; others can't stand it. You have to take measure of the risks with the benefits yourself.
There is a surgical treatment that is no small thing. It involves removing part of the soft palate, the uvula, the pharynx, etc., and is referred to as a UP3. Recovery is no picnic--think tonsillectomy x3. But it solves the problem for some.
Try the CPAP.
I was treated for sleep apnea by a ear nose & throat doctor. I tried the CPAP machine and I could not fall asleep with it. I went to see a sleep apnea specialist and he said that it wasn't uncommon. He also said part of the problem for me was that my septum was deviated and I wasn't getting proper airflow through my nose. Did surgery to straighten out my septum and the above mentioned surgery and also took out my tonsils. After the surgery the apnea is gone. The surgery wasn't fun but well worth it.
I have been using a CPAP for about 15 years now and couldn't get by without it. I tried all the options and the full mask works best for me. All the guys here have provided you with a lot of good info and I hope it works out well for you. I just wanted to make you aware that there is a forum you can go to ( CPAP TALK ). Like here, a lot of good people willing to help and offer good advice. Check it out.
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Okay, I have a question, I was able to borrow an older unit CPAP machine to try, as I have had people on a hunt say they can tell I have sleep apnea, so now thought might as well borrow one to try, it came with the nasal mask, and the hot plate unit that you set the container of water on to add moisture so as not to dry one out, not sure how important that part is, but my question is that when I turned it on the air flow is quite forceful, so I hit the ramp button and it reduces the air flow by maybe half, and that appears to be it, but I did not realise that it is on constantly, so how does one actually use it? In other words, do I just put the mask on and try to get used to the constant pressure? I found it was like having your head out the window of a fast moving car, the pressure was like you could not breath, so what should it be like, and any info on how to use one would be helpful. It is a solo model Solo N. AM. I do wake up not feeling rested as it is now, and the wife says I snore real bad, and others say they hear me stop breathing a fair amount, so before I actually try to use this unit, need some info on the proper use and care of them.
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Been on one for several years now, can't sleep without it. If you're getting a minimum of 10% with the VA, your sleep test, machine, and new masks when you need them are at no cost.
I love mine, I often sleep now without moving for the whole night.
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