Sleep Apnea Pillow

Welcome to the Sleep Apnea Pillow page. We are here to help you find devices to cure your sleep apnea.

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If you suffer from mild obstructive sleep apnea or snoring, a sleep apnea pillow may be just what you need to break that destructive cycle of daytime tiredness, and sleepless nights for a partner.

Sleep Apnea is a sleeping condition which is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep which result in one or more breaths being missed. Each episode is called an 'apnea', (taken from the Greek meaning 'to breath'). The clinical definition of such an episode is when a pause of 10 seconds or more occurs, combined with either a neurological arousal of more than 3 seconds, and/or a blood oxygen desaturation. The condition can go undiagnosed for years. The sufferer becomes used to the daytime sleepiness and tiredness. It's usually only when the disturbed sleep pattern is experienced by a third party does the sufferer become aware.

If you think you or a family member have sleep apnea, then a overnight sleep study is the usual form of diagnosis. However, many people utilize a sleep apnea mouthpiece to reduce the symptoms. They also work well for snorers.

What does a Sleep Apnea Pillow do ?

Sleep apnea occurs when the airway is temporarily blocked by the soft tissues of the mouth.

Specially designed for snorers, or those with mild obstructive sleep apnea, the sleep apnea pillow is designed to provide support to the neck, and also toy prevent the sleeper from rolling onto their backs, a position in which snoring and sleep apnea are attheir most obvious.  The pillow extends the neck and places the head in a position which prevents the tongue from inhibiting the airway. It also relieves pressure on the sleepers arms and shoulders which is of great assistance to the 'side sleeper'.

There are a few choices you need to make when purchasing a sleep apnea pillow.

1. Test the pillow to make sure that the neck area is supported. The pillow needs to extend the neck slightly to prevent the tongue from interfering with the airway during sleep.

2. If the sleep apnea pillow is a good one, it wil restrict your movement somewhat, it needs to prevent you from rolling onto your back, where the worst snoring and apnea episodes usually occur.

3. Does it nestle your head well and relieve pressure from your neck and arms whilst on your side?

Because the sleep apnea pillow is formed with such good design, it has become one of the premier sleep apnea treatments and is highly recommended. They are widely regarded as a great pillow for everyone, not just those suffering from sleep apnea and snoring. Although approved sleep apnea devices can be bought over the counter or online, if you are unsure of your condition, please have a chat with your doctor first. He will advise if a sleep apnea pillow is right for you.