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Are oral appliances for sleep apnea less effective than cpap? my cpap ahi is 1.29 (down from 8 before treatment). what ahi can i expect if i switch to an oral appliance?
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Every case is different and potentially complex. No distant forum can safely advise you. Best to not switch off your usual and effective treatment until and unless your doctors managing your sleep apnea have advised it. Good luck.
Answered 7/14/2023
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