What treatments are available for OSA and snoring?
• CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy • Dental appliance therapy • Positional therapy (learning to sleep on your side) • Lifestyle changes (e.g. improved sleep habits, weight loss counseling) • Surgery A physician will meet with you to discuss your diagnosis and treatment choices after the sleep study. The treatment recommended for you will be based on your sleep study results, your lifestyle and your own preferences. What is the difference between CPAP and Bi-Level therapy? Both CPAP and Bi-Level therapy are forms of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. CPAP therapy delivers one level of pressure when you inhale and exhale. Bi-Level therapy delivers two levels of pressure set to coincide with your inhaled and exhaled breaths. Generally, the inhalation pressure is set higher than the exhalation pressure. Bi-Level therapy is recommended for OSA patients that have problems with CPAP therapy. When can I start treatment? Treatment can begin soon after your follow-up appoi
• CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy • Bi-Level therapy • Dental appliance therapy • Positional therapy (learning to sleep on your side) • Lifestyle changes (e.g. improved sleep habits, weight loss counseling) • Surgery A physician will meet with you to discuss your diagnosis and treatment choices after the sleep study. The treatment recommended for you will be based on your sleep study results, your lifestyle and your own preferences. What is the difference between CPAP and Bi-Level therapy? Both CPAP and Bi-Level therapy are forms of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy. CPAP therapy delivers one level of pressure when you inhale and exhale. Bi-Level therapy delivers two levels of pressure set to coincide with your inhaled and exhaled breaths. Generally, the inhalation pressure is set higher than the exhalation pressure. Bi-Level therapy is recommended for OSA patients that have problems with CPAP therapy. When can I start treatment? Treatment can begin soon after y
