Sleep Apnea Pillow
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Sleep apnea is characterized by frequent sleep disordered breathing pauses during sleep. three types of sleep apnea exists: central, obstructive and mixed. Obstructive is the most common, caused by excessive relaxation of throat muscles, thus blocking the windpipe to collapse and the respiratory system. Treatments for sleep apnea range from simple lifestyle changes in the operation. One of the most common non-invasive 'sSleep apnea pillow.
A sleep apnea pillow is a pillow that is designed for people who snore, since snoring is one of the most common indicators of sleep apnea. Apnea sleep pillows are designed to support the neck to prevent apnea patients roll back (where snoring and sleep apnea may worsen) to cradle the head, neck and keeps the tongue blocking the airway to stretch and to assist the side sillswith pressure on his shoulders and arms.
Several manufacturers claim that their sleep apnea pillow to achieve those goals, but SONA sleep apnea pillow is the only FDA approved pillow by the Food and Drug Administration () as "over-the-counter treatment.
The SONA sleep apnea pillow at first glance seems rather strange. A two-layered triangle instead of a solid rectangle, sleep apnea pillow is like this with a paddedBoomerang more of a cushion. The angular design, however, is what makes this cushion useful in the treatment of sleep apnea. The form is to keep the rest position in the side. Two inclined planes are the primary mattress with a flat bottom center.
Bottom of each triangle of sleep apnea pillow has a slingshot arm training. To properly use the cushion on both sides, extend your arm in the open spaceunder the pillow. The arm must be maintained during extended sleep, and the head can be maintained on the same side as the hand held.
First, it is possible to form a sling that position, keeping the arm in the space between the cushion and the noose. For more than sleeping, you can use a pillow to hug the body or legs over the side to continue between sleeping position. With pillow sleep apnea in this wayallows the jaw forward to move prevents the tongue fall back and block the throat.
Some parts of the population are candidates for the Sona pillow sleep apnea. People with severe sleep apnea therapy may not benefit from using the SONA sleep apnea pillow as a soloist. Obese individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 is not discharged by members of snoring resulting thinPopulation.
The SONA sleep apnea pillow, pillow, like all experiments, normal wear and should be fluffed regularly. The makers recommend replacing the cushions of Sona sleep apnea pillow every year too.
the purchase of the SONA sleep apnea pillow or cushion, consult with your doctor.
Pillow SONA is a registered trademark of devices Sleep, Inc.
