Anti-snoring solutions
Presentation
of different known solutions to avoid snoring and apnoea
It is recommended to
consult your ENT doctor or a pneumologist who both carry out medical
examinations in regard to a suitable therapy; especially when you suffer from
sleep apnoea. Apnoea generally leads to higher fatigue in the daytime.
In the following we present the main therapeutic which are
currently available on the market.
Method of mandibular advancement to treat snoring and sleep
apnoea
Oral moulding such as Somnofit and Somnolis
The mandibular
advancement device draws the lower jaw forward just a few millimetres while
you’re asleep to move your tongue forward and open your airway, allowing you to
breathe more easily.
Clinical studies have repeatedly shown that devices
such as Somnofit and Somnolis effectively suppress or considerably reduce
snoring and moderate sleep apnoea.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
also recommends this solution in case of snoring and mild to moderate sleep
apnoea (below 30 apnoeas per hour).
In case of severe sleep apnoea, the use of a nasal
ventilation through a continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) is
generally the most efficient solution. However, medical consultation is always
advised in case of apnoea.
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The
oral device moves the lower jaw forward a few millimetres in order to release
the back of the tongue and free the way of the inspired
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Mask of
continue positive air pressure (CPAP), the first line treatment in case of
severe obstructive sleep apnoea
In order to avoid the obstruction of the respiratory passages, air under
pressure is insufflated in a masque applied on the nose. This positive pressure
is transmitted through a little compressor which is connected to the mask with a
pipe. To be effective, the mask has to be worn permanently the whole night.This is the first line treatment in case of sever sleep
apnoea.
Surgery to
treat snoring and sleep apnoeaIn some cases, corrections can be made to increase the breath
through the nose or to remedy abnormalities of the soft palate or tonsils for
instance.
