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Alternatives To Cpap??? - harmon k - 11-30-2016

Hi. Has anyone here looked into/investigated any alternative treatments for sleep apnea?
I saw this ad, for example, called "inspiresleep", which involves an implantable thing. Maybe there are other things, too. Anyone? Thank you.


RE: Alternatives To Cpap??? - Crimson Nape - 11-30-2016

Here are 2 links out of a bunch on the subject:
http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-Inspire-Stimulation-Therapy?highlight=inspire+stimulation

http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-What-are-the-alternatives-to-CPAP?highlight=implants

Do a Search (menu top) on the word implants for a lot more.



RE: Alternatives To Cpap??? - kwhenrykerr - 11-30-2016

The inspiresleep is very interesting. I had a meeting with a company rep. I got a demonstration and a lot of information. It is a pacemaker like device that is implanted under the skin and has a small remote that works it. it gives a tingle to move the airway to open when restricted.

I like the idea but with the CPAP working well and the bank account low it will not happen for me.

See if the company has a rep in your area and maybe you can set up a demo.

Sleep-well


RE: Alternatives To Cpap??? - Dreamin in Weisbaden - 11-30-2016

That's very interesting ! Not sure if I would want a electronic device implanted in my neck. Can see the interesting results with the High RF fields I work around.


RE: Alternatives To Cpap??? - kwhenrykerr - 12-01-2016

The implant goes in the chest. It is small and the wires are small.