Sleep Apnea Support Group
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of sleep disturbances.
All over the news today was the new Sleep Apnea treatment. I'm trying not to get excited because I have a feeling my insurance won't pay for it. Plus I'm not sure my equipment provider will be quick to get it in. If you didn't hear about it:
It's a small device that sends an electrical "shock" to your airway to stay open. A small device is implanted in your chest and you hook it up like when you're getting a sleep study. You plug a wire into the implant. No mask, no machine, no water to refill. Just a small device that sends the charge. any thoughts?
It's a small device that sends an electrical "shock" to your airway to stay open. A small device is implanted in your chest and you hook it up like when you're getting a sleep study. You plug a wire into the implant. No mask, no machine, no water to refill. Just a small device that sends the charge. any thoughts?
I've never heard of this but I will look into it just to be informed. It sounds like it might cause some other complications. I wait to hear more results from the studies. Thanks for the info though. I am sure that insurance companies will not be aboard with this right out the gate.
Owlslife
For now, TheWino and my CPAP machine are gonna stay buddies. I want long term, evidence-based practice, that this new therapy is better for you than the current therapy.
One man's opinion.
Take care,
TheWino