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| COURTESY OF VENTUS MEDICAL Provent Therapy uses the power of your own breathing to create Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure to restore natural airflow. Now an alternative form of CPAP is gaining popularity: a patch that fits over the nostrils. See all stories on this topic » |
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For decades, the standard treatment has been “continuous positive airway pressure.” A mask worn at night pushes air into the nasal passages, enabling easier breathing. CPAP reduces and in some cases completely prevents episodes of apnea.
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"Some have really diminished quality of life," says Dr. Ron Caloss, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. For those patients, alternatives such as dental appliances and surgery are available.
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| Both groups were also encouraged to increase their exercise, mainly involving walking for at least 30 minutes each day. And both received continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which involves wearing a mask that generates an air stream, … See all stories on this topic » |
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