a novel alternative??

[tallishbloke]

I am interested to hear people's views of a new novel therapy that seems to have been developed in USA - the device is called the Provent therapy device. Better still, I would be even more interested to hear from anyone who has actually used this device rather just read about it. If you have used it, how bad was your sleep apnoea, what had you tried beforehand, how well did it work for you etc.......


Many thanks and keep snoring (NOT !!!)


T

[Grumpy]

Link to provent website

http://www.proventtherapy.com/

Certainly looks interesting; they will make a fortune if it works!
No idea how we could get to try it out though.

[Barely Awake]

According to the new issue (No. 45, Early Spring 2011) of Sleep Matters,the Oxford Sleep Unit is about to start a trial of the PROVENT and are looking for volunteers. I am unfamiliar with it but it is reported that the device counters OSA by delaying exhalation.

[Berneta]

Stops OSA because it slows breathing out?

Sounds a little like something is rotten in Denmark about that device. Don't we have enough trouble with stopping breathing-- without something that slows our breathing out down? If you hear more about it --let us know. I think I smell a rotten fish. LOL. Someone please explain to me how that would help with OSA? Berneta

[symmit]

I must admit it will need another debate on fluid dynamics but I can see how it can work to keep the pressure in your airway higher after an exhale, but I can't see how it will maintain that pressure on an inhale, which can't surely be above atmospheric pressure.

For those that snore while breathing out through their noses it's probably going to stop the snoring, but for mouth breathers?

[Fredxx]

My thoughts too - I can only see how it would only help people who have an apnoea on the exhale, not the ones who have an event during the inhale, which I would have thought was the majority.

[martin]

Sounds a little like something is rotten in Denmark about that device. Don't we have enough trouble with stopping breathing-- without something that slows our breathing out down? If you hear more about it --let us know. I think I smell a rotten fish. LOL. Someone please explain to me how that would help with OSA? Berneta

You should let your cat have it, if it isnt too rotten. Oh and dont let it bring it into the house, and especially dont let it leave part of the beast behind the fridge where you dont find it for a while. No particular reason for this advice.

[Berneta]

Rotten Fish

Hi Martin, maybe no reason for the advice--but always a good idea to keep an eye on what cats are up to. Sometimes they are just up to no good. Mine likes to hide my earrings and rings--thinks they are cat toys. He tried to walk the treadmill with me yesterday. (The last thing I need.) But at 15 lbs, he could stand to lose a pound or two also! LOL. x Berneta

[martin]

Cats do have this very odd idea of what constitutes reasonable behaviour. Anything they do is reasonable , anything else is unreasonable. Mine used to believe that anything i was reading was the comfiest spot in the entire world and therefore was obviously there for her benefit. Made books last longer. Ping pong balls were good too. Light enough to smack around and a nice sound off wood. Picturing the cat on the treadmill but be careful about that, methinks i see potential for tripping !!

[Berneta]

Tripping

HI Martin--I shooed him out of the room and shut the door. Sure don't want anymore tripping over cats. He sat outside and called and scratched on the door begging to get back in. It seems if anyone is actually doing anything--he should be involved in it. Trys to lay on my arm when I am typing. LOL. Cats are not all alike. I have another who couldn't care less about what anyone does, and only looks for a warm fluffy blanket in a sunny spot. Or plays with her catnip toys. xx Berneta