To get insurance coverage for your OSA treatments, CPAP machine, or other devices (like a portable oxygen concentrator for supplemental oxygen therapy during the day), you must get an official diagnosis from a health care provider.

Expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) therapy: EPAP machines work by using air pressure resistance when the person exhales to improve OSA symptoms. Instead of a mask, the EPAP attaches to the nostrils using valves.

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Tongue retaining devices (TRD) use suction to draw the tongue partially out of the mouth, which helps prevent the base of the tongue from blocking the airway.

CPAP machines are only one way of using pressurized air to keep the windpipe open and reduce blockages. Other PAP devices may be appropriate depending on a person’s individual needs and the type of breathing disruptions they experience.

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People who have maxillomandibular advancement surgery must wear orthodontic appliances before and after the procedure.

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One study showed it can take three weeks for daytime sleepiness to improve, but some may still feel tired after CPAP for months. When we say CPAP therapy takes time, we don’t just mean a few days or weeks, so make your best effort to adjust to sleep therapy.

Anyone who has been diagnosed with OSA and is unable to tolerate use a CPAP device, as well as individuals with mild OSA or snoring can benefit from lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of sleep apnea.

Another important feature is MyAir, a digital assistant that helps first-time users navigate the device.

The AirSense 10 AutoSet’s extensive features make the machine appealing to a wide range of sleepers. People who are prone website to congestion, those who struggle to exhale during standard CPAP therapy, and anyone who needs a ramp feature to fall asleep can all benefit from the device.