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About the solution
RespireAide uses two separate components, a Soft Palate Lifter and a Tongue Retainer, to simultaneously address the two organs involved in creating an apnea and snoring, the soft palate and the tongue. The Soft Palate Lifter supports the soft palate while the Tongue Retainer inhibits rearward movement of the tongue towards the soft palate. In this way, the soft palate and the tongue remain in the same positions relative to each other as when a person is awake and an open airway is maintained through which the patient can breathe easily.
“My original intention was not to create a medical device to sell to other people, but rather, to address my own OSA that had increased in severity as I grew older. About six years ago, my condition became so acute that I was falling asleep any time that I sat in one place for more than five minutes, including when I was driving. After I had crossed over the oncoming lane of traffic and hit the opposite curb 4 or 5 times (luckily this happened on side streets when there was no oncoming traffic), I decided that I needed to define and address my problem before I had a serious accident”, he explained.
No mask or airhose is needed, and no stress is put on the teeth, muscles, joints, or connective tissue in the oral cavity. The unit is fully adjustable to fit a wide range of users.
Adapted from: http://www.respireaide.com/
This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.
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SLEEP FUNCTION: Resting
Breathing related sleep disorder
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Improving respiratory function
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Support on Puerperium/Post-childbirth
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pneumology
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