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Sleep apnea: Mouthguards less invasive, just as effective as CPAP

Posted by ArielTechGeek 383 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Obstructive sleep apnea can cause or contribute to high blood pressure, so a new study examined which sleep apnea treatments – a CPAP machine or a mouthguard that keeps the airways open – was more effective at lowering blood pressure.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Sleep, Apnea, National University of Singapore, University of Sydney

Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines

Posted by ArielTechGeek 606 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

While effective in treating sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are not the easiest to adapt to, which is why around 50% of those with sleep apnea give up on the life-saving devices. But there’s some good news for those who stick with it, with health benefits stretching further than treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its associated elevated risks of heart dise

Could TENS pads replace CPAP masks for treating sleep apnea?

Posted by ArielTechGeek 630 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

One of the most common treatments for sleep apnea involves wearing an air mask while sleeping, which can be awkward and uncomfortable. A new study, however, suggests that a simple TENS muscle-stimulating system may actually work better.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: King's College London, Sleep, Treatment, Breathing