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Once heated, the plastic softens, thus taking on the shape of your teeth, and can be reheated again on to be shaped and fitted differently, if need be.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMyTAP helps in preventing the soft tissues of both the throat and tongue from collapsing, which is what causes sleep apnea and snoring. It does this by stabilizing the mandible. The lower and upper tray of the device are attached to an adjustment dial which enables the patient to control the mandible, causing it to face forward. This device gives the patient control of the device, allowing him\/her to make any adjustments whenever necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe “Precision-Fit” feature that comes with the MyTAP was created by Airway Management and allows for moulding and a tight fit, offering a feature that is rarely seen in similar devices. Additionally, patients can enjoy having thinner trays which will lead to better quality sleep for them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMyCPAP understands that a CPAP device may not be the most comfortable to use for everyone. That is why we have other options available that cater to people who snore, or are uncomfortable with using a CPAP device.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eWhen the back of the throat collapses or when the tongue falls back into the throat, the airway is either narrowed or blocked. This means that not enough air enters the body. The constriction causes vibrations which you we commonly refer to as snores. For most people snoring is often embarrassing and can affect the amount of sleep you get, especially if you are aware that you snore. For some, snoring may be a deal breaker in relationships, further stressing the snorer out. Sometimes, snoring is a warning of the patient suffering from a more serious condition that is known as sleep apnea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe go to option for treating Obstructive sleep apnea is a CPAP machine. Most CPAP machines tend to have a single pressure, which some patients cannot tolerate. If you have recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and your doctor has recommended CPAP but you can’t tolerate it, there are other alternatives you can choose. One such alternative is an oral appliance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eSleep apnea is as a result of your tongue or throat tissue causing obstruction in your airway, leading to snoring. An oral appliance works by stabilizing the lower jaw by attaching it to the upper jaw. The appliance is then able to control the movement of the lower jaw which in turn helps in preventing the tongue from falling back into the airway which eventually treats the snoring and the sleep apnea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs It An Effective Form Of Treatment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMost oral devices that are manufactured by dentists tend to be very expensive, and for the most part, do not work as they should. MyTAP is a more affordable and effective solution which can help determine whether introducing airway pressure will help treat your condition. If so, then you can go ahead to invest in a more expensive device tailor made for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThere is quite the debate on whether oral appliances are really effective at treating sleep apnea and snoring. What most can agree on is that these devices seem to treat snoring more effectively than they do sleep apnea. 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Untreated OSA can have a negative impact on your quality of life, as well as lead to additional health problems \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBongoRx is a new alternative treatment designed to treat mild to moderate sleep apnea. The BongoRx are small devices that insert the nose and cause a nasal dilation. They have been attached with a resistance valve at the outer end of the nasal cones and this resistance is what helps to prevent the sleep apnea. It has a valve that allows for easy inhalation but closes slightly on exhalation. They cause an increase in airway pressure very similiar to what a CPAP machine would do. This pressure enables the body to relax and prevent collapse of the airway which is what sleep apnea is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEPAP stands for expiratory positive airway pressure and the BongoRx is called an EPAP device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBongoRX is smaller and less intrusive than other forms of sleep apnea treatment.It comes with an optional headgear if required but most users don't need this. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBongo Rx follows on from the success of provent which is the predecessor of the BongoRX. Provent has been seen as a viable alternative for CPAP treatment for many years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny snorer who breathes through their nose will benefit from BongoRx\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly convenient for people who find it difficult to travel with their CPAP machine. They pack up into a small box which can be put in your luggage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople who are not able to tolerate CPAP may be able to use BongoRx. There is no issues with masks and tubes and this can be a big reason why people can't use CPAP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always recommend discussing with your physican as BongoRx is an alternative form of treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is a new form of treatment it is recommended to purchase the starter kit. This contains small, medium, large and extra large nasal cones. Customers should purchase the Bongo Rx Starter kit initially to determine the correct size, then purchase a repelnishment kit which comes with 4 of the same size. This would also suit a couple who both snore and have different size nostrils as you would both be able to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplenishment Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have used a starter kit you would be able to determine the proper size. The repelnishment kit comes with 4 of each size, hard case, headstrap and Drying Stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14 Day Money back Guarantee does not apply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs this is an intrusive form of treatment there will be no 14 day money back guarantee on this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Review (Australian) who’s been using BongoRX for a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eI have been using the Bongo Rx for about a year now and I am so relieved it is finally available directly in Australia. I have moderate apnea and travel quite a bit, I also really didn't like the idea of a machine. First impressions of the Bongo were that it was clearly very well put together and the sizing kit was invaluable as you really do need to play around with it bait, even though I am 187cm I find the best for is the medium. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe fit should be the one that seals inside your nostrils but is not uncomfortable, I initially went with he large as I didn't appreciate this and thought the really tight fit would be an advantage. One of my tips is to have two on the go at the same time that gives you plenty of time to wash and dry the device from the night before. My AHI averages around 1.0 to 2.5 per night now and the difference I feel during the time is absolutely life changing. 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