Various treatments are available for OSAS. The representative treatment is CPAP.
This page gives an overview of CPAP and difference from Nastent.
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CPAP | Oral Appliance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment |  |
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| Treatment principle | By inserting the tube before you go to sleep it secures the airway preventing obstruction while a sleep. | Prevent narrowing or obstruction of the airway while asleep with air pressure. | By securing the lower jaw to the front it prevents the narrowing and obstruction of the airway. |
| Pros |
・ Immediately available ・ Can be used anywhere (No power supply required, in a foreign country, etc.) ・ As light as 45 g ・ Does not disturb appearance ・ Can drink, talk, read, or watch TV while equipped ・ No daily care required (disposable after one-day use) |
・ Immediately available ・ Covered by health insurance ・ Numerous therapeutic effect evidence ・ Also effective for apnea due to fall of tongue root |
・ Covered by health insurance ・ Lightweight ・ Made-to-order ・ Can read or watch TV while equipped |
| Cons |
・ Not covered by health insurance (with no restriction on scope of use) ・ Effect of treatment is limited to narrowing and obstruction of upper airway |
・ Stable power supply is required ・ CPAP body alone weights approximately 1 kg and also requires hose and mask ・ Cannot drink or talk when equipped (Can read or watch TV depending on mask type) ・ Requires regular maintenance ・ Needs to see a doctor once a month |
・ Requires time since it is made to order ・ Hurts the lower jaw ・ Cannot use with a person without teeth ・ Needs to see a dentist as referred to by a doctor ・ Requires regular maintenance ・ Requires examination at a medical institution |
| Treatment Scope | Snore, mild OSAS | Moderate to severe OSAS | Mild OSAS |
Nastent
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Treatment principle
By inserting the tube before you go to sleep it secures the airway preventing obstruction while a sleep. -
Pros
・ Immediately available
・ Can be used anywhere
(No power supply required, in a foreign country, etc.)
・ As light as 45 g
・ Does not disturb appearance
・ Can drink, talk, read, or watch TV while equipped
・ No daily care required (disposable after one-day use) -
Cons
・ Not covered by health insurance (with no restriction on scope of use)
・ Effect of treatment is limited to narrowing and obstruction of upper airway -
Treatment Scope
Snore, mild OSAS
CPAP
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Treatment principle
Prevent narrowing or obstruction of the airway while asleep with air pressure. -
Pros
・ Immediately available
・ Covered by health insurance
・ Numerous therapeutic effect evidence
・ Also effective for apnea due to tonsillar hypertrophy, or obesity or fall of tongue root -
Cons
・ Stable power supply is required
・ CPAP body alone weights approximately 1 kg and also requires hose and mask
・ Cannot drink or talk when equipped (Can read or watch TV depending on mask type)
・ Requires regular maintenance
・ Needs to see a doctor once a month -
Treatment Scope
Moderate to severe OSAS
Oral Appliance
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Treatment principle
By securing the lower jaw to the front it prevents the narrowing and obstruction of the airway. -
Pros
・ Covered by health insurance
・ Lightweight
・ Made-to-order
・ Can read or watch TV while equipped -
Cons
・ Requires time since it is made to order
・ Hurts the lower jaw
・ Cannot use with a person without teeth
・ Needs to see a dentist as referred to by a doctor
・ Requires regular maintenance
・ Requires examination at a medical institution -
Treatment Scope
Mild OSAS
