CPAP Vs. Surgery
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CPAP Vs. Surgery
I have not been "officially" diagnoised with sleep apena yet. I had a sleep study done two weeks ago and go this Friday for my results. The sleep study technition did tell me that although he couldn't give me direct results, he could see that there is a problem and that there are ways to help "fix" them. Here is my question. I am EXTREMELY claustrophobic and honestly dont' think I could every wear that mask. I've read there are surgeries that can be preformed. Does anyone have any information on this. Thanks
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littlebaddow
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
I understand your concern about the mask, but there are many different varieties. Many of us had similar fears before but have found it is possible to find a solution. What type of mask did you use during the sleep study? If it was one that covered both your nose and mouth, you will find that there are many types that just go over the nose, and even some that sit discretely in the nares (nostrils). Check out the different types on cpap.com and look through some earlier threads in this forum about the different types of mask.
Please don't consider surgery until you've tried different everything else. Why risk an invasive procedure when a non-invasive approach may be sufficient? Despite what a surgeon may tell you, there seems to be ample evidence that surgery is not terribly effective.
I understand your concern about the mask, but there are many different varieties. Many of us had similar fears before but have found it is possible to find a solution. What type of mask did you use during the sleep study? If it was one that covered both your nose and mouth, you will find that there are many types that just go over the nose, and even some that sit discretely in the nares (nostrils). Check out the different types on cpap.com and look through some earlier threads in this forum about the different types of mask.
Please don't consider surgery until you've tried different everything else. Why risk an invasive procedure when a non-invasive approach may be sufficient? Despite what a surgeon may tell you, there seems to be ample evidence that surgery is not terribly effective.
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Last edited by littlebaddow on Mon Mar 21, 2005 4:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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If you like short lasting results with permanent implications then go the surgical route. Surgery doesn't work. If it did, why would all of us be doing CPAP?
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Here is the best option to not feel closed in.
Another view
It is the Aura from Aeiomed.
Link to product Page
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Welcome to the forum! I had UPPP and Deviated septum surgery in 1995. 6 months later had a cpap. I'm also claustrophobic. There are masks out there now that you won't feel closed in on while wearing. It's worth a try, because this treatment really makes you feel better. If I had it to do all over again I would still have the nose done (I could only breathe using 1 nostril) but would not have had the UPPP. Good luck in your treatment, whichever path you choose.
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