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.

A popular option for many people and Sleep Doctors are mouthpieces for sleep apnea and snoring. These specially designed mouth guards adjust the jaw to help prevent the tongue from slipping into the airway. They have been proven to work for many people and are growing in popularity.

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.

Practicing special mouth, throat and tongue exercises for sleep apnea works well for many people. Like any exercise, if done consistently, they have shown great results with a lot of cases.

The fourth alternative is anti snore shirts or bumper belts. These shirts are designed to keep you sleeping on your side all night. This helps with the obstruction of the airway that causes sleep apnea and snoring. It simply keeps the tissues and tongue from falling into the throat by keeping you on your side.

Snore and sleep apnea pillows are also a popular alternative and they too help keep you from sleeping on your back. These pillows can be uncomfortable for people that have a hard time adjusting to sleep positions.

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.

The seventh CPAP alternative is playing the Didgeridoo. What is the Didgeridoo? It is an ancient Australian instrument that has gained popularity as being an effect treatment for sleep apnea. There are simple ways to play it that are known to help treat sleep apnea for many people.

These are some of the effective, inexpensive and comfortable CPAP alternatives. Each one of these options depends on the person. They may work for people and some may not for others. When picking out an alternative treatment to sleep apnea make sure it is comfortable and works for you.




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