Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Another CPAP Alternative in the News - EPAP / Provent

April 9, 2012, 4:59 PM

Treating Sleep Apnea Without the Mask

The new device has two small plugs that create just enough air pressure to keep the airways open at night.Joseph A. Golish, M.D.A new C.P.A.P. device has two small plugs that create just enough air pressure to keep the airways open at night.
About 28 million Americans have sleep apnea, which causes repeated awakenings and pauses in breathing during the night, sometimes resulting in loud snoring and gasps for air. For decades, the standard treatment has been “continuous positive airway pressure.” A mask worn at night pushes air into the nasal passages, enabling easier breathing. C.P.A.P. reduces and in some cases completely prevents episodes ofapnea....

Diagram of Provent Therapy MicroValve's mechanism of action in creating expiratory positive airway pressure.

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