Fehrenbach16, I haven't used the and never will, from what I hear from others that have tried them, they can reduce your serverity of sleep apnea so if your serverity is servere it can bring it down to moderate or moderate to mild etc, but the gold standard is CPAP. Also there is no way of telling if they are working or not at least with a CPAP machine you can monitor it

I have been trying to use the CPAP machine since the end of April, but no success. I have tried different masks, and no luck. I know I need something.

Give them a try then and see how you go, what was your AHI at your first sleep study? What is your sleep specialist say and suggesting?

Fehrenbach,

I read your question but unfortunately, I cannot help. I nor anyone I know have tried these patches.

Sorry. I wish I could help you.

TheWino

Taz, I don't know my AHI, but I do know the setting onmy machine is 8, & I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I haven't approached my doctor with this yet.

I would speak to your Doctor and see what he thinks, your pressure is fairly low, you cant go much lower than it is and if your sleep apnea is mild, they may help. They are probably better than nothing at all. What are the issues with the CPAP that you are having? I would suggest going back to it but it is your decision.

Tez62
I have tried diligently to use the CPAP machine, but am unable to fall asleep. I have tried different masks and they have not helped. I have had my machine since April.

I think you should speak to your sleep specialist, get him to check any data you have on your machine and discuss the problem you have been having with your CPAP and whether you should try the Provent. If you want to try the CPAP again he may be able to give you some sleep meds till you get used to it, that is if you want to give it another try. You have to make that decision yourself.