Alaxo Stents with CPAP
In the United States, approximately 33% of the population has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), or 170 million Americans.1, 2
While sleeping, muscles in the throat collapse blocking the airway, and the patient then frequently stops breathing. This leads leads to insufficient oxygen supply.
Risks of untreated sleep apnea:
Lack of energy
Headaches
High blood pressure
Heart Attack
Stroke
Sleep easier tonight with Alaxo Stents
The main treatment for sleep apnea is the CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), however compliance is very low. If your nasal passages are blocked, or you are experiencing upper airway collapse, using the Alaxo Stents in conjunction with your CPAP could be more effective.
Reasons to try Alaxo Stents for Sleep Apnea:
- Avoid surgery.
- Improve airway obstructions.
- Full flexibility and no movement restrictions while sleeping.
- Simple, small, & easily portable, advantageous during travel.
- Simple handling.
- No power/electrical connection required as it is solely mechanical therapy.
- Benjafield, A. V., Ayas, N. T., Eastwood, P. R., Heinzer, R., Ip, M. S., Morrell, M. J., … & Peppard, P. E. (2019). Estimation of the global prevalence and burden of obstructive sleep apnoea: a literature-based analysis. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 7(8), 687-698.
- https://sleepmeeting.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SLEEP_42_S1-Website-Final.pdf