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2. CPAP replacement works well for the overweight, not obese ...

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   An implantable, FDA-approved device for obstructive sleep apnea — designed to replace a CPAP — works best for people who aren’t too overweight, a new study finds. CPAP replacement works well ...

3. New tongue implant offers hope to millions of British snorers ...

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   Cpap machines are the first line of treatment for sleep apnoea and involve patients wearing a mask that blows pressurised air into the nose and throat while they sleep. However, it can be ...

4. Mandibular advancement splint - Wikipedia

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   According to the current American Academy of Sleep Medicine treatment guidelines, [1] oral appliances should be considered for patients with snoring or minor to moderate sleep apnea, or as an alternative to CPAP in non compliant patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea. Where appropriate, they are considered a good therapy choice as they ...

5. Positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used in the treatment of sleep apnea.PAP ventilation is also commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, in newborn infants (), and for the prevention and treatment of atelectasis in patients with difficulty taking deep breaths.

6. Sleep apnea - Wikipedia

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   For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most common treatment is the use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or automatic positive airway pressure (APAP) device. [ 67 ] [ 70 ] These splint the person's airway open during sleep by means of pressurized air.

7. Continuous positive airway pressure - Wikipedia

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   CPAP is the most effective treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea, in which the mild pressure from the CPAP prevents the airway from collapsing or becoming blocked. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] CPAP has been shown to be 100% effective at eliminating obstructive sleep apneas in the majority of people who use the therapy according to the ...