subject: How Nasal Pillows Can Improve Your Health [print this page] Nasal pillows help treat people with difficulty sleeping, or those with sleep apnea where they are not receiving the proper oxygen they need due to blocked passageways or other issues. The benefits of nasal pillows include freeing up airway passages by allowing air to flow freely while breathing. This results in better sleep, and in particular with nasal pillows, a more comfortable experience than using a sleeping mask that can cover the nostrils and the mouth.
Nasal pillows allow for a freer, less restricted sleeping position as tubes are connected to the nostrils only, and not the nose and mouth. In addition, a chin strap may be used to close the mouth shut while sleeping, allowing for better airflow, and more restful sleep. Nasal pillows allow people to sleep as they normally would with fewer encumbrances and allow them to continue with normal pre-sleep routines, such as reading before bed, watching TV or other activities that help relax you and put you into a more comfortable state before falling asleep. Nasal pillows do not interfere with these activities while a sleep mask may.
Nasal pillows are one option in cpap (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy and are often recommended for people with sleep apnea, as nasal pillows can help them with getting restful sleep. Those with sleep apnea suffer from oxygen deprivation, however, by using nasal pillows, they can get the oxygen they need without having to change the way they sleep very much or undergoing surgery. For more information visit to our site at http://www.us-med.com
