Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by brodiemojo: I have sleep apnea. 30 incidents an hour with a duration of 10 secs each. I hate CPAP-what else to do?
I tried the hybrid mask, the regular over the nose mask and the Snap unit which goes up the nose. I have the Snap at home and used it last night first time. Managed 3 hours. Mouth was so dry.
Any other choices out there? I am very claustophobic. I worry none of this will help. Any other stories out there?

Best answer:

Answer by Sunny
Unfortunately there aren’t many options, unless your sleep apnea is caused by obesity- then you could try losing weight. Otherwise perhaps your PCP could prescribe a relaxant or sleep aid to help you through. As for dryness there are cpap models with humidification and vaseline is a strong long lasting lip moisturizer.

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I have been having repreated tonsil infections, and my uvula sticks to my tonsils or my tongue. I have difficulty swallowing at times. My doctor had me take home something to see if I had any incidents at night while sleeping where I stopped breathing, because I have started snoring. The thing I brought home said I had 71 incidents, but I haven’t heard anything back from the doctors office, is that I high number or normal?
I could lose some weight, my blood pressure is usually in the 70’s for the bottom number and I smoke occasionally