Circadiance has secured the rights to apply the CE mark for its SleepWeaver soft cloth nasal CPAP masks after securing ISO 13485 certification. With this certification, the said CPAP masks can now be sold in Europe and Canada. The SleepWeaver will likewise launch in Canada soon, offering another alternative product to address sleep apnea problems plaguing consumers.

The soft cloth masks better conform to a patient’s face, creating a better fitting seal, according to the company. SleepWeaver masks come in a variety of colors.

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Sleep Apnea is normally a result of having blocked passage ways for people. It contributes to poor breathing during sleep thus resulting in snoring as well. But perhaps an exercise can help. Throat exercises.

Though not proven, throat exercises may be another alternative to the usual CPAP masks. Studies show that throat exercises can help strengthen muscles around the airway and help reduce sleep apnea episodes. Care to try it out?

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So now it can be told! That is if you are ignorant in acknowledging that sleep is needed to power up your golf game or any sport for that matter. But for the topic at hand, golf seems to be the immediate and proven beneficiary, especially for golfers who are suffering from sleep apnea. Apparently people who are not at all fond of using CPAP masks may now want to change their reception of this sleep masks to remedy the dreaded sleep apnea syndrome.

Sleep apnea treatment improved golfers’ handicap ratings by more than one stroke on average, according to research presented at the annual conference of the American College of Chest Physicians. After 20 rounds of golf, the group treated with a form of nightly nasal ventilation saw their handicap drop from 12.4 strokes to 11 strokes. Interestingly, the best golfers in the group improved their scores the most.

Need I say more?

(Source) WSJ

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For people who have been using CPAP masks for better sleep, you can be assured that it is something entirely irritating and needed to get used to. To help reduce snoring and sleep apnea problems, CPAP masks are known to help provide better air passage for people who have difficulty breathing while sleeping.

It is likewise advised to sleep sideways so that you can avoid clogging those airways. Zzoma is a device that is worn like a belt on the chest. There is a device that is attached to it that aids in helping people avoid sleeping on their back. Zzoma is a good alternative if you hate using those traditional CPAP masks. Try it out for a change.

“Zzoma is a device which is worn around the chest area like a belt, with a device on the back, which is a firm, foam material wrapped in canvas to keep people from moving on their backs. Over the last year, we’ve been studying its use in treating patients with mild to moderate positional sleep apnea.”

(Source) DOTMed News

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