
Obstructive sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月14日 · Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with obstructive sleep apnea repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway. This happens off and on many times during sleep.
Obstructive sleep apnea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月14日 · A newer device uses electrical stimulation on the tongue. The device helps improve snoring and breathing during sleep in people with very mild sleep apnea and snoring. This device isn't meant to be used in place of CPAP when it's recommended for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月6日 · Obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, temporarily relax. When these muscles relax, your airway is narrowed or closed, and breathing is …
Sleep apnea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2023年4月6日 · Regular exercise can help ease the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea even without weight loss. Try to get 30 minutes of moderate activity, such as a brisk walk, most days of the week. Avoid alcohol and certain medicines such as tranquilizers and sleeping pills.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea - Diagnosis and treatment
2024年11月6日 · It's possible for some children with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea to outgrow the condition. A healthcare professional may recommend closely watching a child for up to six months to see if the symptoms get better.
Maxillomandibular advancement surgery: A classic procedure refined
2018年2月10日 · Maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) can be an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In MMA, the bones of the upper and lower jaw are repositioned to relieve airway obstruction.
Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea - Symptoms and causes
2024年11月6日 · Pediatric obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which a child's breathing is partly or completely blocked during sleep. Breathing can briefly stop and start again many times a night. The condition happens when the upper airway narrows or is blocked during sleep.
Obstructive sleep apnea - Care at Mayo Clinic
2023年7月14日 · Mayo Clinic experts have expertise in treating obstructive sleep apnea with nonsurgical approaches, including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and other therapies. When necessary, referral for surgery, such as minimally invasive procedures, jaw surgery and others, will be considered.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Surgery for sleep apnea
2022年12月12日 · Obstructive sleep apnea is common, affecting an estimated 20-30 million people in the U.S. First-line therapy for obstructive sleep apnea is some form of positive airway pressure, commonly called CPAP. This works by supporting the soft tissues of …
Treating sleep apnea made easier: Upper airway stimulation therapy
2023年6月15日 · The most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is called continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP. The person with sleep apnea wears a mask while sleeping that uses a continuous stream of air pumped by a machine to keep the upper airway open.