{"id":7,"date":"2016-04-22T21:32:38","date_gmt":"2016-04-22T21:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=7"},"modified":"2016-04-22T21:32:38","modified_gmt":"2016-04-22T21:32:38","slug":"cpap-alternative-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/cpap-alternative-read\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a CPAP Alternative? Read This."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"cpapWe know why you\u2019re ready for a CPAP alternative. The machine is bulky, hard to travel with and incredibly noisy. If you\u2019ve tried using the CPAP to move beyond the symptoms of your sleep apnea but haven\u2019t had any success, it\u2019s time for you to learn about oral appliance therapy. Small, portable and silent, this option has helped numerous patients just like you find the relief they need at long last. Keep reading to learn more from <\/span>Dr. Pamela West<\/span><\/a> at iSleep Solutions!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Requires Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common type of the condition, occurs when the lower jaw and tongue block the proper flow of air during sleep. The most common symptom associated with OSA is chronic snoring — a side effect that\u2019s highly disruptive for the sufferer and anyone nearby. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sleep apnea must be treated. Ignored, the condition has been linked to far more serious conditions, including heart problems, obesity and even premature death. <\/span><\/p>\n

The CPAP can help, but when presented with the loud, bulky machine for sleep apnea treatment, many sufferers are left with one question: isn\u2019t there a <\/span>quieter <\/span><\/i>solution?<\/span><\/p>\n

Oral Device Therapy: The Noiseless Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are what we call CPAP \u201cintolerant,\u201d you\u2019re not alone. In fact, half of its users will have ditched the machine before the first year of their treatment is complete. But don\u2019t worry — you can regain your restful sleep with a comfortable oral device. The device resembles the type of mouthguard you see athletes wear. It\u2019s small, removable and custom-fit to your unique mouth. <\/span><\/p>\n

The benefits of oral device therapy include:<\/span><\/p>\n