These CPAP Alternatives Help Treat Sleep Apnea

By Sam Kappel


There are many CPAP alternatives out there that work just as good, if not better. CPAP machines are one of the most widely used treatments, but there are many other comfortable, less expensive and effective alternatives. I am going to discuss with you some of these alternative sleep apnea treatments.

Sleep apnea mouthpieces are one of the alternative treatments that can be used. They specially designed to help comfortably treat snoring and sleep apnea. They have become a popular option for many people and are relatively inexpensive.

Weight loss is one of the best treatment alternatives to CPAP. More than 50% of individuals that have sleep apnea are obese and overweight. This treatment option is also great for overall health.

Another option is practicing special mouth exercises specifically for sleep apnea. There are certain exercises if done correctly and consistently actually have been proven to help with sleep apnea.

The fourth alternative is anti snore shirts or bumper belts. These shirts are designed to keep you sleeping on your side all night. This helps with the obstruction of the airway that causes sleep apnea and snoring. It simply keeps the tissues and tongue from falling into the throat by keeping you on your side.

Snore and sleep apnea pillows are also a popular alternative and they too help keep you from sleeping on your back. These pillows can be uncomfortable for people that have a hard time adjusting to sleep positions.

Surgery for sleep apnea and snoring is another option people take. The procedure is called UPPP. It removes tissues of the mouth and throat. This helps open up the airway and keep the tissues from blocking the airway. This is probably one of the more expensive and risky options. It works for a lot of people, but has been shown to not work for some. There are some bad side effects that can come with it as well.

The seventh CPAP alternative is playing the Didgeridoo. What is the Didgeridoo? It is an ancient Australian instrument that has gained popularity as being an effect treatment for sleep apnea. There are simple ways to play it that are known to help treat sleep apnea for many people.

I shared with you some of the popular CPAP alternatives that are out there. Each one may work differently for people. The main key is to find one that is comfortable and best fits your needs.




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