Treatment is aimed at restoring regular nighttime breathing
and relieving symptoms such as very loud snoring and daytime sleepiness. There
are no medicines for the treatment of sleep apnea. For milder cases to reduce
the symptoms of sleep apnea, some changes in the daily habits such as avoiding
alcohol, smoking, sleeping pills etc are recommended. Weight loss can also improve
the symptoms and sleeping on your side may help to keep the throat open.
Treatment for sleep apnea includes :
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) - It is the most common
treatment for sleep apnea which may help to stop snoring. In this treatment,
the patients must wear a mask over the nose while sleeping. The mask is attached
to a small pump and it will blow air into the throat at a right pressure level.
During sleep, the increased airway pressure keeps the throat open. CPAP may
eliminate snoring and prevent sleep apnea. The condition will return if CPAP
is stopped or if it is not used correctly. So before using, with the help of
a technician, the CPAP equipment must be properly setup and adjusted based on
the doctors order.
CPAP treatment can cause side effects and it may include irritation
on skin, dry or stuffy nose, sore eyes, bloating of stomach, headaches etc.
If having any side effects, consult the physician.
Dental Appliances : In this treatment a specially designed dental appliance is
used to keep the throat open. It is recommended for people with mild sleep
apnea and a number of devices are available from the dentist. In this treatment,
a custom-fit plastic oral appliance will be adjusted between the patients lower
jaw and tongue. It will help to keep the airway in the throat open while sleeping.
Air can then flow easily into the lungs because there is less resistance to
breathing. Sometimes the treatment may cause damage to the teeth, jaw and gums.
Follow up the dentist suggestions, if having any side effects.
Surgery : In rare cases, surgery may be needed to remove excess tissue
from the nose or throat that may be blocking the air passages. The type of surgery
depends on the cause of the sleep apnea and some surgical options are :
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)- In this surgical
method, the tissue from the rear of the mouth and top of the throat
are removed. The tonsils, uvula and adenoids are usually removed and this
may help in stopping throat structures from vibrating and causing snoring.
UPPP may be less effective because tissue farther down the throat may still
block the air passage. Maxillomandibular advancement - This surgery
is performed with the cooperation of an oral surgeon and an orthodontist.
In this surgery, the upper and lower part of the jaw is moved forward from
the remainder of the face bones. This enlarges the space behind the tongue
and soft palate, making obstruction less likely. Tracheostomy - Tracheostomy is performed in severe,
life-threatening sleep apnea when other treatments have failed. The surgeon
will make an opening in the windpipe and a metal or plastic tube is inserted
through which the patient can breathe. During day, keep the opening covered
and at night uncover it to allow air to pass in and out of the lungs.
Some surgery can stop snoring but is not helpful in treating
sleep apnea. These may include Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) andRadio frequency ablation. In LAUP, the tissues in the back
of the throat are removed using a laser device. In radio frequency ablation
the same procedure is done with radio frequency energy.
Other possible surgeries for sleep apnea includes:
Rebuilding the lower jaw
Surgery to treat obesity
Nasal surgery to remove polyps or straighten a crooked
partition between your nostrils (deviated nasal septum)
How to evacuate water from ear.
While bathing water gets inside my ear and after 4-5 days it's still there..This feels me awkward. plz mention remedy
Ans:
The best way to take all water out in such conditions is to fill maximum possible water in your hand (make a cup of it as when you drink water from tap)and, suppose it is a left ear, then tilt your head toward left- place the water filled hand below left ear- instantly, very quickly move your head opposite so that all water from hand enters the left ear- and again very quickly tilt your head toward left so that all water will come out(even that which was present prior to doing this activity.) It often happens that very small quantity of water does not come out of ear, so we have to fill the same ear with more water- this facilitates that small amount of water to get mix with large quantity of water inserted and all water comes out very easily.Trust me, its a tested remedy. follow the same procedure for right ear if there is water in that ear also.
I have pain in the ear after a small insect entered the ear wen i was sleeping.
I consulted the dr.but after treatment i am still having pain..please help..
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