obstructive sleep apoea
The treatment options for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) depends on the severity:
For severe OSA Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the clear gold standard treatment, with the highest clinical success. MAS (Mandibular Advancement Splint) therapy tends to be the treatment of choice for mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnoea as it is very effective, less expensive and more patient friendly compared to CPAP.
There are two well established clinically proven treatment options:-
| Mandibular Advancement Splints (generic name) |
Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) are customised mouth pieces made for each patient to be worn at night time. The Sleepwell ™ MAS is the most clinically proven to work and offers maximum comfort, retention and full patient adjustability. |
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Pressure - CPAP
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CPAP is the gold standard for sufferers of severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, CPAP is not recommended for the treatment of simple snoring.
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Solutions 4 Snoring is able to offer you a simple test to be undertaken at home to determine if you have OSA.
To obtain more information and find a local snoring clinic here.
Should you require a sleep test in the comfort of your own home please call 01433 651777
Loss of weight can reduce or alleviate snoring / OSA and there are numerous other health benefits. Weight loss and a change in lifestyle can have some effect on all levels of OSA, although it can take time.
