We often tend to ignore the snoring that we do because we are unaware of its effects on ourselves and on other people. Snoring is one of the symptoms of sleep apnea. With this condition, a person stops breathing for 10 or more than 10 seconds. This happens quite frequently after regular intervals during one's sleep cycle.
The person stops breathing due to which the supply of oxygen in the body stops. This blockage actually gives rise to lot of health problems. It has been observed that people with a high intake of alcohol or tobacco generally suffer from sleep apnoea and that people suffering from obesity may also experience these disorders.
It is extremely important to go to a sleep expert or a doctor for apnea cures as the oxygen deficit that is created might lead to death in severe cases. There are a lot of specialist devices which can be used to ensure that there are no interruptions while sleeping.
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) devices can be used while sleeping. A CPAP mask pumps air and ensures continuous supply of oxygen to the nasal tract. A CPAP mask cannot cure sleep apnea but it can provide sound sleep without any breathing interruptions at night.
There are few other devices also available on market known as the splint and mandible band. They were initially used as anti-snoring device but after its excellent results they have been used for correcting sleep apnoea as well. These devices provide the correct position to the tongue or the mouth so that there is no blockage of the airway passage. The tissues should get enough space to move while breathing.
These oral devices are preferred then CPAP sleep apnoea device. However, one thing should be noted that these devices just help you gain sound sleep, but for proper diagnosis and treatment you should contact an expert set of doctors.
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