STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
SLEEP DISORDERS
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Narcolepsy
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Sleep Apnea
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Night Terrors
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Insomnia
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Detailed explanation-1: -For mild sleep apnea, non-CPAP options include lifestyle changes (weight loss and exercise) and fitted mouthpieces that adjust the lower jaw and keep the tongue from blocking the airway. For moderate to severe sleep apnea, these alternatives are rarely successful.
Detailed explanation-2: -Yes! Research indicates that in many cases, a custom-fit oral appliance is as effective in treating sleep apnea as a CPAP, and often, much easier to tolerate for the long term.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are available treatments-other than CPAP Lifestyle changes are the first line of defense for mild cases of OSA. That can include cutting back on or avoiding alcohol, losing weight, and quitting smoking. Oral appliances, which are devices placed in your mouth to keep the airways open, may be prescribed.