Those who are suffer from sleep apnea struggle with life impacting side effects including, but not limited to: morning headaches, dizziness, fatigue throughout the day and symptoms as serious has heart disease. Sleep apnea can be a debilitating condition that you may not realize you suffer from. If you do discover that this disorder is causing a negative impact in your life, the following 5 treatments will dramatically affect your quality of sleep and can eliminate sleep apnea.

1. The most popular and effective treatment for sleep apnea is the CPAP machine. This machine pumps air pressure through your airway, by use of a mask, throughout the night which keeps your airway open and clear. The result of this treatment is uninterrupted and reparative sleep and is almost 100% effective and eliminating the need for invasive surgery. Some recipients of this treatment have a real struggle with normalizing their sleep with this mask. Others feel it inconvenient to travel with such a device. Which ever may be an obstacle for a patient, there are other treatments available.
2. Macillomandibular Advancement is another treatment for sleep apnea. This treatment is surgery on your lower jaw. Your doctor will pull the jaw forward and attach the ligaments. This option is painful and can cause misalignment with the top section of the jaw. Maxillomandibular Advancement is 95% successful in the treatment of sleep apnea.
3. The Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP or TAP T (Titanium)) is an option that you must explore with your dentist. This device, which is custom fitted by your dentist, will pull the lower jaw forward so it doesn’t fall open and cause your airway to collapse. This treatment is relatively new and is still being researched. This could be a viable alternative to Macillomandibular Advancement.
4. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) and Laser Assisted Uvuloplasty (LAUP) are treatments that surgically remove the uvula (the fleshy piece of tissue that hangs from the back of your throat) and any excess tissue that may be blocking the airway. This treatment has only a 50% effectiveness rating. This treatment can cause severe scarring in the throat which may require continued use of the CPAP machine.
5. Somnoplasty (Radio frequency or RF procedure) uses radio wave to shrink tissue in the air passages. A needle will pierce into the tongue, soft palate or throat and will heat the inner tissue from 158 to 176 degrees. This heat will cause the inner tissue to shrink and will aid in opening up the air waves for air passage. This option takes just a half of an hour and has positive ratings from patients who have received this treatment.

There are several other treatments for sleep apnea. You must research which option is best for your situation and apply it. The improvement of sleep duration and quality will be evident in all facets of your life. Sleep apnea requires an in depth study of its treatments and which path will better suit you and your lifestyle.