Category: Treatment
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Testimony of a Sleep Apnea Patient
Struggle of life with snoring and sleep apnea This is a testimony of a patient who had severe sleep apnea with loud snoring. The Sleep study showed more than 600 episodes of OSA.He had miserable life.For 6 years he searched all around to get a proper treatment, and led a life with snoring and unable…
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Sleep (Dynamic) Endoscopy in Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Dynamic Sleep endoscopy, also known as sleep nasoendoscopy or drug-induced sleep endoscopy , is a useful investigation for studying the upper airway in a sleeping patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Using the knowledge gained from sleep endoscopy, the surgeon can tailor the operative procedure to the patient’s specific condition.Using midazolam or propofol as a…
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How Effective CPAP Machine in Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
CPAP-Continuous Positive Airway Pressure refers to a medical device used primarily for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes interruption of natural breathing during sleep. The CPAP uses compressed air to keep the air passage open so breathing continues normally. CPAP treatment involves a CPAP machine, which has three main parts: •…