Sleep Apnea when sleeping upright

[Sleepeasyeasy]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum, and waiting for my sleep apnea results from the NHS, (a long slow process, from appointment to this stage).

A bit of background information:-

In general, I manage my sleep apnea by changing positions when I sleep.  I am not using any sleeping aids, however, tried nasal strips, which have not helped with this, (helped with sinuses i sometimes get, usually in the winter).

I wear a dental dam as I grind my teeth during sleep too.

My main questions,

1.  Can anyone offer tips or aids that can help for my sleep apnea, when sleeping in bed?

2.  Each time I sleep upright, on a plane, or coach for example.  As soon as I dose off, I feel a sudden inability to breathe and wake up in a little panic.  Its very troublesome on long haul flights, I do what I can to stay awake in these situations.  Can anyone offer tips or sleeping aids I can use?  I will fly again soon, and would love any type of assistance to help.

Thanks for any assistance in advance.

Sleepeasy

[jdougc]

As far as sitting on a plane seat, a soft cervical collar or a neck pillow might stop your from tucking your chin to your chest and cutting off your airay, like kinking a garden hose.

At home a ramp pillow may help if you are a back sleeper.
The soft cervical collar may help also.