If you have difficulty adjusting to or maintaining regular CPAP therapy or need a travel alternative treatment, you can investigate one of the options here. All are clinically proven CPAP machines alternatives for your Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. Depending on your severity, there can be limitations; see the individual products for details of exactly who they are beneficial options for.
Showing all 6 results
There are many CPAP alternative options, including positional therapy and mandibular advancement devices. The treatment you require will depend on the severity of your Sleep Apnoea; your healthcare provider will recommend the most suitable option for you.
Although CPAP therapy is the most common treatment for Sleep Apnoea, it isn’t for everyone and can be expensive. Your sleep disorder should not be left untreated as it can lead to the development of other health complications; an alternative device can help to reduce the risk of developing these conditions.
Oral devices and positional therapy can be easier to adjust to and also help to prevent snoring. CPAP alternatives are also very useful when travelling as they are typically smaller and lighter than your regular CPAP machine.
CPAP therapy isn’t for everyone, and there are a few alternative treatments available.
If your doctor or sleep clinic has advised that CPAP therapy is necessary to treat your Sleep Apnoea, it is important to check with them before you try any alternatives.
Positional therapy
Positional therapy is a form of treatment to help snorers and Sleep Apnoea sufferers who sleep on their backs. Half of Sleep Apnoea patients only experience the symptoms while sleeping on their back and not on their side or stomach. This small device is placed on the forehead and vibrates when you’re facing upward, gently encouraging you to sleep on your side.
We offer an anti-snoring belt which also produces small vibrations when you turn on your back so you return to your side. The device is a snoring solution and an effective Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (POSA) treatment.
Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD)
A Mandibular Advancement Device is a specialised mouth guard which gently pulls your lower jaw and tongue forward. This action creates more space at the back of the throat to reduce and prevent snoring and Apnoeas. Oral sleep appliances are a clinically-proven treatment for snoring and mild and moderate OSA.
Yes, there are a variety of different oral appliances that can be used to treat milder cases of Sleep Apnoea. The compact mouth guards are tailored to fit your mouth, gently pulling the lower jaw forward to prevent airway obstruction and snoring. They are also recommended as a short-term treatment when travelling away from home as they are much smaller than a CPAP machine.
