0 These CPAP Alternatives Help Treat Sleep Apnea

By Sam Kappel


Below I am going to discuss several of the popular and effective CPAP alternatives. The CPAP has grown into one of the most used treatment options for sleep apnea, but they can be uncomfortable for many people. For some people the CPAP doesn't work and carries some irritating side effects. The alternatives that are out there have been shown to be comfortable, inexpensive and effective for people's sleep apnea needs.

Sleep apnea mouthpieces are one of the alternative treatments that can be used. They specially designed to help comfortably treat snoring and sleep apnea. They have become a popular option for many people and are relatively inexpensive.

Losing weight is an option that is successful for many people. Over 50% of individuals that have some sort of sleep apnea are overweight. losing weight has been proven to be a great sleep apnea remedy. This option not only helps sleep apnea, but also your overall health.

The Third alternative is special tongue, mouth and throat exercises for sleep apnea and snoring. These exercises are simple and if practiced consistently work for many people.

Another newer option is a anti snore shirt. These are special belts that help keep you from sleeping on your back. This helps keep the tissues of the mouth and tongue from blocking the airway.

Special pillows made for snoring and sleep apnea are a popular option for people. These pillows also help keep you from rolling onto your back during sleep. They are not as effective as the anti snore shirt, but they work for many people.

Surgery for sleep apnea and snoring is another option people take. The procedure is called UPPP. It removes tissues of the mouth and throat. This helps open up the airway and keep the tissues from blocking the airway. This is probably one of the more expensive and risky options. It works for a lot of people, but has been shown to not work for some. There are some bad side effects that can come with it as well.

Another alternative to the CPAP is playing the Australian Didgeridoo. This is an ancient Australian musical instrument that has grown in popularity for treating sleep apnea. There is a simple and special way to play this instrument that has been shown to work. These instruments can be found for as little as ten dollars and are simple to play.

I shared with you some of the popular CPAP alternatives that are out there. Each one may work differently for people. The main key is to find one that is comfortable and best fits your needs.




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