Mild sleep apnea can be treated without cumbersome CPAP masks and oral appliances! Call Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center (805-557-9930) and ask about their new eXciteOSA daytime therapy device!
My wife says I snore. I prefer the term “sound sleeper”. Really, snoring is no laughing matter, because it may be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a dangerous condition with serious health risks. You probably know that CPAP is the most common treatment, but what if you only have mild OSA and don’t want to wear a mask at night? Well, you’ll be happy to know that there are many innovative alternative treatments. One popular option is the eXciteOSA daytime therapy, available at Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center.
In a nutshell, the therapy involves the use of a neuromuscular electrical stimulator during the day to strengthen your tongue and throat muscles and prevent airway collapse when you sleep. Go to https://sleepmd4u.com/ to find out more, or read on to get answers to all of your questions about eXciteOSA daytime therapy.
Yes, mild OSA requires treatment. Even if you have mild sleep apnea, you have a higher risk of developing:
And let’s not forget the mood swings, daytime drowsiness, and relationship tension – because your partner can’t sleep when you’re snoring either!
Dr. Ronald Popper, MD, FCCP, FAASM, DABSM, who has been the medical director of the clinic since its founding in 1984, explains that lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and regular exercise, are typically recommended for patients with mild OSA, however, in some cases, oral appliances or CPAP therapy may be needed. eXciteOSA is a convenient alternative that does not require wearing masks or oral appliances at night.
eXciteOSA is an electrical stimulator with a mouthpiece that you need to use for 20 minutes once a day and control using a smartphone app. Snoring and mild OSA are often caused by the large tongue muscle weakness, which causes the tongue to fall into the airway. The neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) delivered by the device tones these muscles, retraining the tongue to stay in the correct position and effectively preventing snoring. According to the manufacturer, the device has been clinically proven to improve the quality of sleep after six weeks of use.
Unlike oral appliances, which need to be used at night to reposition the jaw and which may affect the jaw and bite in the long term, eXciteOSA addresses the root cause by retraining the weak muscles that cause OSA.
In addition to eXciteOSA, Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center offers a range of other treatments for OSA and snoring, including the traditional CPAP therapy and oral appliances, as well as more innovative options, such as BongoRX nasal EPAP devices and Inspire therapy. During your first visit, Dr. Popper will assess your medical history and current symptoms to determine the most effective treatment option.
Here’s what one happy patient said:
“Friendly, courteous, knowledgeable staff complements the professionalism, great bedside manner and expertise of Dr. Popper's and his practice. If given the opportunity, would without question recommend his services to anyone needing treatment for pulmonary and/or sleep disorders.”
For a holistic approach to OSA treatment, call Southern California Pulmonary and Sleep Disorders Medical Center. They will recommend the right therapy that will help you maintain your health and improve your quality of life. (And perhaps even stay happily married!)
Book an appointment at https://sleepmd4u.com/
