Re: PROVENT sleep apnea therapy
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Re: PROVENT sleep apnea therapy

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Posted by Sandman on June 10, 2009 at 12:23:32:

In Reply to: Re: PROVENT sleep apnea therapy posted by westernjoe on June 10, 2009 at 05:57:39:

I agree, seems like a lot of wonder and what if's.

From reading how it works, if there is a full blown apnea, the airway collapses due to negative pressure, during the inhale. So there wouldn't be airflow to increase the pressure in the airway while the airway is closed. Once you begin to exhale, creating positive pressure, there isn't much of a need for additional pressure to keep the airway open. Just the way I see it, I may be missing something.

I would think it would have a better chance of working with an hypopnea where airflow is decreased but doesn't stop completely.

Only time will tell.

Best wishes,
Sandman

Disclaimer, I am not an MD and my opinions should not be taken as medical advice. If you feel that you need assistance with medications and/or diagnosis, you should seek medical advice from a qualified physician.

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