Pulmonary Hypertension which is presumed to have been caused by undiagnosed sleep apnea. Will the Breather help? I do use a CPAP machine now.

Pulmonary Hypertension which is presumed to have been caused by undiagnosed sleep apnea. Will the Breather help? I do use a CPAP machine now.

Yes, RMT has been shown for sleep apnea, improving both quality and quantity of sleep, especially in mild to moderate cases: https://www.pnmedical.com/therapeutic-use/other-diseases/effect-of-rmt-on-sleep-architecture-in-obstructive-sleep-apnea/.

In addition, RMT has proven effective in Pulmonary Hypertension (https://erj.ersjournals.com/content/52/suppl_62/PA1718), so the Breather may offer a holistic approach to both disorders here.


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