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minus-squarenullroot@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·2 years agoHey I’m in the US and have struggled with my sleep apnea and I just can’t handle the CPAP machines so now I’m looking into surgery or maybe something like this. Any chance you can share more of your experience?
minus-squareelephantium@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 years agoHave you looked into a dental appliance? I used to use one of those, it would shift my lower jaw forward to help me breathe. It’s not perfect, but if CPAP doesn’t work for you, it might be an option. Maybe something to talk about with your sleep doc
Hey I’m in the US and have struggled with my sleep apnea and I just can’t handle the CPAP machines so now I’m looking into surgery or maybe something like this. Any chance you can share more of your experience?
Have you looked into a dental appliance? I used to use one of those, it would shift my lower jaw forward to help me breathe.
It’s not perfect, but if CPAP doesn’t work for you, it might be an option. Maybe something to talk about with your sleep doc