CPAP a Solution to Snoring

Kevin Caldbeck

About half of all adults snore occasionally and one in four adults snores regularly.
Snoring is 2 to 3 times more common among men than among women.

More than 300 devices are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as cures for snoring.

Is Snoring Serious?

Yes! snoring can be very serious, it can make the snorer the object of ridicule. Snoring is also a leading cause of Divorce, or the occasional frying pan over the head

On the Medical side, It can cause disturbed sleeping patterns which in turn deprives the snorer of appropriate rest needed. In severe cases, it can cause serious, problems, such as obstructive sleep apnea.

Fortunately there are many products which can eliminate snoring or greatly reduce its effects.

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CPAP a Solution to Snoring

Many studies have shown that those who suffer from the sleeping disorder of sleep apnea are snorers. Snoring is often one of the first, and surely the loudest, signs of this problem. People often spend years trying to determine what will help stop the nightly noise of their snoring problem. After trying position and lifestyle alterations, sometimes a more drastic step is necessary. But, before making this step it is best to see your health care provider. Tell them that you appear to have all the traits of sleep apnea. Explain that your snore like a thunderstorm, are sleepy during the day while restless at night. Ask them what they can suggest that you have not already tried. What can solve your problem?

Both snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are caused by an obstruction of the nasal passages and throat. This obstruction limits the amount of air coming in while at the same time the vibrations of the air cause the person to snore. Touted as one of the most successful, cost effective, non-surgical interventions for both snoring and apnea, CPAP is worth try. What is CPAP? It stands for Continuous Positive Air Pressure and was invented by Australian scientist Colin Sullivan in 1981. He is currently attached to the University of Australia specializing in sleep research.

If you choose this method you must be able to breathe through your nose. This won’t help people who are only mouth breathers. The device is not difficult to use. There is a pump that sits on the floor by the bed. The air passes through a plastic hose to a facemask that will by held over the nose by two straps around the head. The air then flows into the nostrils, preventing air passage obstruction and allowing for easier breathing. One must understand that this is not something simply picked up at a store, taken home and used. You must first see a doctor and get a prescription for one. Sleep studies must be undertaken and a trained sleep technician will have to decide on the correct amount of airflow and program the machine for you.

Since the first CPAP devices there have been many changes. New models are now much smaller and easier to manage than the original ones. There are travel-sized models specifically designed for airplane travel. Though you must first check with individual airlines, as some are reluctant to allow oxygen on board because of fire concerns. They need to be able to seat the user near a power outlet. Obviously this is only a concern if the flight is overseas.

When used properly CPAP results come back with an incredibly high success rate. Studies have shown if used right there is a nearly one hundred percent success rate in eliminating the thunderous roar of the sleeper’s snore. As for obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP eliminates any obstruction so this problem is also taken care of allowing the person to sleep soundly knowing that this simple device may actually be a lifesaver.

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