Do you have any medicine that is used for treating sleep apnea?

What is the name of the device that is used to treat sleep apnea?

CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure

What is a sleep apnea mask used to treat?

A sleep apnea mask is used to treat the condition sleep apnea. It provides a method to allow a free passage way for breathing so that an individual does not experience temporary pauses in breathing while sleeping.

What type of sleep apnea is treated with mechanical ventilators?

For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most successful treatment is nighttime use of a ventilator, called a CPAP machine. used to treat both obstructive and central sleep apnea.

What is the purpose of a sleep apnea mask?

A CPAP machine is used for patients who suffer from a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when a person is sleeping and they stop breathing for up to a few minutes at a time. A CPAP machine when worn at night time will help keep airways open so the person does not stop breathing.

What are cpap machines?

C-pap machines are devices that help one who has trouble sleeping at night due to Sleep Apnea, or severe snoring issues. The C-pap keeps the tissue in a persons throat open with pressurized air flow.

What are some treatments for sleeping apnea?

There are many treatments for sleep apnea which one can try. One can try a CPAP device to help while sleeping. Using a humidifier and nasal sprays can also be used to treat sleep apnea.

Can hypnosis cure sleep apnea?

No. Hypnosis can be used for treatment of psychological conditions such as slepplessness due to anxiety, but sleep apnea is a physical condition. Trying to treat sleep apnea with hypnosis would be like trying to cure a heart condition with hypnosis - it's just the wrong kind of treatment.

How can a CPAP machine be effectively used for a child with sleep apnea?

A CPAP machine can be effectively used for a child with sleep apnea by ensuring the mask fits properly, using it consistently during sleep, and monitoring the child's progress with the machine through regular check-ups with a healthcare provider.

Are there 8 hour recording tapes to see if you have sleep apnea?

I assume you man recording yourself during the night.This will not give a definitive diagnosis of sleep apnea. Snoring, while it may indicate sleep apnea, may also be unrelated to apnea. And you can have sleep apnea without snoring at all.You really need to have a sleep test to see if you have sleep apnea. In my case, there was no charge for the test, and it took only one night with a small device that I took home with me and used in my own bed. It measures rate and depth of breathing, pulse rate and blood pressure, and oxygen consumption. You take the device back the next day, and your results are sent to your doctor.

Is it true that positive pressure ventilation is used to treat sleep apnea?

For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most successful treatment is nighttime use of a ventilator, called a CPAP machine. Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP), is an alternative form of ventilation.

Can medicines be used as a sleep apnea treatment?

"Medications are usually not used in sleep apnea treatment. By losing weight or quitting smoking, you can possibly self treat sleep apnea problems. The alternative to this is sleeping with a breathing device."

Central sleep apnea?

DefinitionCentral sleep apnea is when you repeatedly stop breathing during sleep because the brain temporarily stops sending signals to the muscles that control breathing.See also:Obstructive sleep apneaSleep disordersAlternative NamesSleep apnea - centralCauses, incidence, and risk factorsCentral sleep apnea often occurs in people who have certain medical conditions. For example, it can develop in persons who have life-threatening problems with the brainstem. The brainstem controls breathing. As a result, any disease or injury affecting this area may result in problems with normal breathing during sleep or when awake.Conditions that can cause or lead to central sleep apnea include:Bulbar poliomyelitisComplications of cervical spine surgeryEncephalitisaffecting the brainstemNeurodegenerative illnesses such as Parkinson's diseaseRadiation of the cervical spineSevere arthritis and degenerative changes in the cervical spine or the base of the skullSevere obesityStrokeaffecting the brainstemPrimary hypoventilation syndromeUse of certain medications such as narcotic-containing painkillersOne form of central sleep apnea commonly occurs in people with congestive heart failure. Idiopathic central sleep apnea refers to apnea that is not associated with another disease.Central sleep apnea is not the same as obstructive sleep apnea, which is due to a blockage in the airway.SymptomsPersons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep.Other symptoms may include:Chronic fatigueDaytime sleepinessMorning headachesRestless sleepOther symptoms may occur if the apnea is due to a neurological condition. Symptoms depend on the underlying disease and what parts of the nervous system it has affected, but may include:Difficulty swallowingVoice changesWeakness or numbness throughout the bodySigns and testsThe health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests will be done to diagnose an underlying medical condition. A sleep study (polysomnogram) can confirm sleep apnea.Other tests that may be done include:Lung function studiesMRITreatmentOxygen, nasal CPAP, or bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) may be used for some types of central sleep apnea.Some types of central sleep apnea are treated with drugs that stimulate breathing.Patients should avoid the use of any sedative medications.If central sleep apnea is due to heart failure, the goal is to treat the heart failure itself. See: Heart failureExpectations (prognosis)For idiopathic apnea, the outlook is usually favorable. In congestive heart failure, an aggressive treatment of the heart may improve the outlook. If the cause is a brainstem injury, the outlook tends to be worse.ComplicationsComplications may result from the underlying disease causing the central sleep apnea.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have symptoms of sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is usually diagnosed in patients who are already severely ill.ReferencesEckert DJ, Jordan AS, Merchia P, Malhotra A. Central sleep apnea: pathophysiology and treatment. Chest. 2007;131:595-607.