Snoring is routinely a nuisance, particularly for people who share a bed with a light sleeper.
For some, though, snoring can be a sign of a more serious health problem: sleep apnea.
But many sufferers are still in the dark about their apnea and not getting the help they need.
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It primarily comes in two forms: central and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The harm is twofold.
In the first few decades after its discovery, the go-to treatment for sleep apnea was far from gentle.
CPAP can be highly effective for sleep apnea, but it has its limitations.
While these devices are less intrusive on a daily basis, theyre not for everyone according to Sum-Ping.
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With CPAP, you could try it for almost anybody with sleep apnea.
Thats not to say that its going to work perfectly for everybody, but its broadly applicable.
But for patients who cant use CPAP for one reason or another, it can be a reasonable alternative.
And Kirsch notes that its gotten easier over time to formally diagnose apnea, thanks to simpler tests.
But now we can do those in the home, in some cases.
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