12-05-2019, 06:26 AM
Compression stockings may ease sleep apnea
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sleep...9920150109
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25620198
Quote:In the new study, 22 patients with obstructive sleep apnea who wore compression stockings during the day for two weeks saw their frequency of apneas decrease by 27 percent, compared to 23 patients who didn’t wear the stockings, Dr. T. Douglas Bradley and colleagues report in Sleep Medicine.
Quote:This new study points to another potential mechanism, Bradley told Reuters Health. He believes fluid can move from the legs into the neck, restrict the flow of oxygen and cause obstructive sleep apnea.
Maybe useful for people whose job requires them to be standing all the time?
Nothing I post is medical advice and should not be taken as such, always consult a medical professional for guidance.
RE: Compression stockings may ease sleep apnea
Interesting theory. The change in AHI is very modest and wouldn't allow anybody to come off CPAP. But as you say it would be of help to people who are on their feet all day.
Over the past few years we've seen a lot of different approaches and gadgets, but nothing is as effective as the hose.
12-29-2019, 05:52 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-29-2019, 05:54 PM by Plmnb.
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RE: Compression stockings may ease sleep apnea
Not sure about this.
I have been wearing compression stockings for about two months. They have helped lessen the pain in my legs tremendously. (I have worked standing up for over 25 years). But, as far as helping with MY OSA, not a bit.
Plmnb
WARNING: It may take a while to sink in...I tend to get befuddled at times.
RE: Compression stockings may ease sleep apnea
If wearing compression socks allows the excess fluid too be eliminated by the kidneys during the day, I suppose it could also reduce the need for nighttime urination.
RE: Compression stockings may ease sleep apnea
It would have been nice if the study excluded those with heart issues just so we could be clear about causes and effects.
The diagnosed OSA population has more than it's fair share of heart issues.