Types of sleep apnea

Many people have been using breathing masks, dental devices and other mechanical methods for keeping the airway open during sleep have been developed, but not everyone needs the more restrictive devices. A sleep apnea pillow may be enough for some patients to achieve the positional change they need to ease their breathing while sleeping. With obstructive sleep apnea, the muscles in the throat and tongue become relaxed while sleeping and fall into the airway. A sleep apnea pillow might be all you need to keep the airway open.