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Single Nasal Tube Solutions for Sleep Apnea
0 Comments Published by Brian Yalung July 22nd, 2007 in How to sleep better, SLEEP Gadgets, SLEEP News, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Cures, Sleep Wear, Snoring.
The thing with sleep apnea these days is that it congests the nasal airway passages, thereby leading to obstructive breathing and eventual snoring in the process. There are various solutions provided such as the ever so popular CPAP masks to help aid people when they sleep but the matter of comfort has not been properly covered. Some people find it a nuisance to wear masks, taking them out of their comfort zone just to avoid sleep obstruction and get the supposed sleeping respite that people should be readily enjoying.
With this new kind of alternative, a single nasal tube which will deliver warm and humidified air at a high flow rate can improve patient outcomes with the said sleeping disorder. The study was conducted at the John Hopkins University.
The article can be read in full at the Scientific American Science News section.
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Snoring due to Tonsil Problems
2 Comments Published by Brian Yalung June 18th, 2007 in Health Issues, How to sleep better, SLEEP Video, Sleep Apnea, Snoring.We all hate the sound of snoring. However, we tend to overlook what initiates this irritating noise. For some, it may be and indication of a health problem. Others may find snoring as something that would indicate fatigue.
But no one is an expert to diagnose such. There are professional services such as the sleep center to properly determine why snoring has become present. Like in this video, large tonsils have been found to be the issue. They provide an obstructive air passage towards people experience and may help other concerns such as sinusitis as well.
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