"Electrical Stimulation: A Promising Treatment for Sleep Apnea"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by UPI News
A clinical trial conducted by researchers from King's College London and Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust has found that a battery-powered device, commonly used for pain relief during childbirth, showed promise in improving breathing for patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The device, known as a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machine, provided a cheap and effective alternative to the widely prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. The TENS machine, which delivers light and continuous electrical stimulation, kept patients' airways open during sleep, resulting in improvements in nocturnal breathing and a significant reduction in daytime exhaustion. Further research is planned to validate the efficacy of this treatment in different healthcare systems.
