New Sleep Apnea Treatment Offers CPAP Alternative - Inspire

New Sleep Apnea Treatment Offers CPAP Alternative - Inspiredg62@duke.eduThu, 10/17/2019 - 10:07 Hero Image Preview Image Treatment TermsSleep disordersSleep Apnea CategoriesSleep Disorders Pin to Top of WiFi PageOff Display in Announcement SectionOff CTA ButtonSleep Apnea Featured Doctors and ProvidersMatthew D. Ellison, MD CTA HeaderLearn More About Medically Reviewed DateTue, 09/03/2019 - 12:00 ArchivedOff ReviewerMatthew Ellison GenderFemale Is Patient ExperienceOff Expire DateFri, 09/02/2022 - 12:00 Blog Content Blocks Section FeaturesText Content HeaderWhy a New Approach to Treating Sleep Apnea Is Needed ContentThe most common type of sleep apnea occurs when soft tissue in the back of the throat blocks the airway and results in frequent, nightly breathing interruptions. This is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Moderate to severe sleep apnea can increase one's risk of stroke, heart attack, and hardening of the arteries, called atherosclerosis. Daytime sleepiness from sleep apnea can interfere with concentration and increase one ’s risk of causing traffic accidents.Sleep apnea is most often treated with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. It often involves a mask that fits over your mouth and nose while you sleep. According toDr. Ellison, about half of people who use CPAP don ’t stay with it long-term -- either because it’s uncomfortable or doesn’t help their symptoms. For mild sleep ap...
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