Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by little big boots: Help I have sleep apnea. The problem I am having is that the masks they have fitted me with are too big.?

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Answer by Casperia
I had the same problem. The respiratory therapist kept coming back to my house and running out to her van to bring in a couple of more to try. Finally the pulmonary doctor wrote me a prescription to go back to the sleep disorders clinic and said that they always had old styles they’d forgotten about tucked away in cupboards here and there. He was right. They scurried around for an hour finding this and that, and finally one that fit.

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Question by Bill D: Are there any new type CPAP masks (for sleep apnea)?
For those of us with sleep apnea its very hard to obtain info on new apnea products.

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Answer by 3B69
I have Sleep Apnea, but I depend on my Dr., who also has Sleep Apnea, to suggest what masks to use. We just got done fitting me for a new mask and after 9 years I am finally getting a new machine, with warm air mist. Here is the web link the national sleep apnea organization. They have a forum that can possibly answer any specific questions you may have.
http://www.sleepapnea.org/
And here is the google search.
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGIH,GGIH:2006-46,GGIH:en&q=sleep+apnea

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Question by llmyket79: My wife has been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. They’re talking about surgery and masks and all this…
Is there a natural/cheaper way to deal with this besides surgery? Some herbs or tea or something? Thank you.
So she can stop using the mask after surgery right?

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Answer by davelennv
Unfortunately no. Your wife is probably obese (and I mean no disrespect by that, its just my experience working in health care). Other than weight loss that is about it.
They will try a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) Machine first. This blows air into the throat all night to keep the airway open.
If that doesnt work then they will do a UPP (Uvula PaltoPharyngotomy). This is where they go in and remove part of the tissue in the mouth to allow more oxygen to get into her lungs.

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Question by xxthedorknessxx: has Sleep Apnea but is terrified of oxygen and gas masks!!!?
My friend has really bad sleep apnea, and she wants to do something about it, but she is absolutely terrified of oxygen masks, or anything of that sort. what can she do?

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Answer by Damocles
There are some that are very small – just tubes up the nose. Frankly, I think these would be more uncomfortable than the full nose mask ones, but if she has a phobia about something covering her face, maybe this would be better for her.

Apnea is really hard on your heart. Left untreated, it can take like 20-30 years off of her life. Maybe these facts will influence her to make an effort to overcome her fears?

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Question by George Ross: sleep apnea cpap masks : what are sleep apnea cpap masks ? How can i get some sleep apnea cpap masks ?
hii everybody, i am George.. i am suffering from breathing problems while sleeping since 1 year. i have tried many things to get rid of this. but still i cannot find a way out. recently, my friend suggest me to use sleep apnea cpap masks. but i am ignorant of the fact that what are sleep apnea cpap masks ? and how can i get some sleep apnea cpap masks ? please help me

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Answer by David B
its a whole unit, a compressor and mask together. Dont think you can get it without a doctors order.

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