The new method of 'freeing' snoring

Scientists have created a tiny device attached to the tongue, which can effectively treat snoring.

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The Hypoglycemic Nerve Stimulation System (HNSS), developed by scientists at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth, Australia, can reduce over 50% of sleep apnea symptoms.

HNSS equipment reduces 50% of snoring symptoms

Sleep Apnea (SAS) - a major cause of snoring - affects around 4% of men and 2% of women in the world. SAS sleep phenomenon occurs when the tongue and soft tissues in the throat prevent oxygen from passing through the throat. It can cause fatigue during the day, weight loss, high blood pressure, even cardiovascular disease and stroke.

One of the current treatments for SAS is the use of respirators to assist breathing while sleeping. However, many people do not like to wear masks due to inconvenience.

Meanwhile, the programmed HNSS device works only when the patient has slept through a wireless sensor attached to the cord connected to the trachea. If air pressure is detected in the compressed air for too long, the device sends a signal to activate the HNSS and this system stimulates the nerves that control the muscles of the tongue, helping the air to flow. Communication.

The researchers tested the association of sublingual HNSS with 21 patients with chronic SAS aged 43 to 63 years. After 6 months of testing, the severity of these patients dropped from 43 to 19.5.

Daytime drowsiness in people who are fitted with equipment is also reduced by one-third and quality of life increases by 50%. Currently, a similar trial is under way with 30 patients suffering from sleep apnea.