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Sleep Apnea Treatment

TAP 3 Oral Appliance for Treatment of Sleep Apnea

September 30, 2010

A simple oral device called a TAP® 3 appliance may be an effective treatment choice for many patients who suffer from sleep apnea. The TAP 3 is a “mandibular advancement” device for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. It is a custom-made, two-piece appliance that snaps firmly and comfortably over the upper and lower [...]

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When You Need a Sleep Apnea Machine

August 19, 2010

If self-help programs and lifestyle changes fail to help reduce the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, your doctor may prescribe a  sleep apnea machine, or “CPAP”. These machines continuously blow air into the oral cavity, keeping the airway open so the patient can breath easily and get a good night’s rest. The  machine airflow pressure [...]

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Sleep Apnea CPAP Machine FAQs

August 19, 2010

Do You Have Questions About Your Sleep Apnea CPAP Machine? The following questions are often asked by people who have just received a prescription for a sleep apnea CPAP machine, or who are just now getting used to using one to treat the symptoms of sleep apnea. How long will it take to get used [...]

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What’s the Best CPAP Machine for Sleep Apnea?

August 19, 2010

Several different companies manufacture what they consider the best CPAP machine for sleep apnea, but people and symptoms are all different, so there are a variety of different designs and features even in machines made by the same company. The best CPAP machine for your sleep apnea will depend on your own symptoms and conditions. [...]

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CPAP Alternatives — Is a CPAP Machine the Only Thing That Works?

August 19, 2010

CPAP machines are often prescribed to reduce the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but there are several CPAP alternatives. In many instances, less expensive solutions can work, without the inconvenience and discomfort associated with CPAP machines. Why Are CPAP Alternatives Needed? Since at least 50% of patients who are prescribed a CPAP  machine are [...]

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