To: wally_bert
Ive been on cpap for a couple of years now, it has made a big difference.
You may want to look at recent studies. It appears that CPAP has no real effect on the *effects* of sleep apnea, although it can improve quality of life, in some cases. Unfortunately, we are still very early in the process of understanding sleep apnea, and dealing with it effectively. Contradictory and paradoxical studies abound.
To: jjsheridan5
It does have an impact on me. My oxygen levels were desaturating to 70%. With CPap I don’t go below 94%. With CPap and O2, I stay at 97% or above.
The most noticeable improvement, is brain function and memory, but also not as tired during the day. So while it might not be a “cure” for the condition, it has saved my brain.
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