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The latest study reveals the real difference in effectiveness between oral devices and CPAP!
As modern people pay more attention to healthy sleep, the difference in efficacy between oral devices and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for treating sleep apnea (OSA) has become a hotly discussed topic among experts. The results of this latest study not only provide new insights for patients when choosing appropriate treatments, but also have attracted widespread attention.
Oral devices, such as the mandibular advancer, are custom medical devices designed specifically to treat sleep-related disorders.
These oral devices work by moving the jaw slightly forward, tightening the soft tissues and muscles of the upper airway to prevent airway obstruction during sleep. This design can not only effectively reduce snoring, but also relieve the symptoms of OSA to a certain extent.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, oral devices should be considered an effective treatment option for patients who require treatment, especially for those who are intolerant of CPAP therapy or who wish to use an alternative treatment.
Studies show that oral devices are just as effective as CPAP in lowering blood pressure, improving sleep and increasing quality of life.
While CPAP is considered a more effective treatment, increasing randomized controlled evidence suggests that oral devices may be equally effective in patients with varying degrees of OSA severity, according to a new review. Oral devices have been shown to improve patients' daytime tiredness, quality of life, and certain neuropsychological functions.
However, studies have also pointed out the limitations of these oral devices. Many patients stop using these devices because of discomfort, lack of efficacy, or switch to CPAP. In addition, some patients reported side effects such as dry mouth, toothache, and jaw discomfort, which also affected their treatment compliance.
Although both CPAP and oral devices have shown good efficacy, patients still show different preferences and acceptance for the choice of treatment.
Continuous advances in the design of oral devices are also a noteworthy trend. Optimizing the design can help reduce the size of the device and allow patients to move their jaw freely to facilitate yawning, talking and drinking. Such improvements have gradually increased patients' acceptance of this therapy.
In addition to oral devices, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is still widely used. Patients generally believe that CPAP is more effective than oral devices, but many patients choose to give up because of unsuitable masks or inconvenience in use. In contrast, oral devices, although they require a higher initial investment, may have advantages in long-term compliance and ease of use.
According to some surveys, CPAP users generally report that the therapy is most effective, but the inconvenience of use makes them more willing to consider other options. In contrast, many patients who used oral devices reported that although the efficacy was slightly lower, the overall experience was better and they could be better integrated into their daily lives.
Appropriate oral devices can improve patients' quality of life in the long term, but patients still have concerns about their safety and effectiveness.
Different patients may also have different needs and considerations when choosing a therapy. Many experts recommend that patients work closely with a sleep physician to consider their own sleep problems, lifestyle habits, and treatment acceptance when choosing an oral device or CPAP.
Ultimately, as sleep medicine advances, understanding the pros and cons of different treatments will help patients make more appropriate choices. In sleep breathing therapy, which method can best meet the health needs of modern people?
