The Australian Sleep Apnea "Cure"

Here's an interesting Australian sleep apnea "cure," though it was devised in the USA: some OSA sufferers have begun practicing the didgeridoo in order to strengthen their palates, concentrate on their breathing, and possibly help treat their sleep disorders.

A group of Vermonters is ditching the doctor's office and medicine to treat sleep apnea. People suffering from the disorder have found a new way to help their breathing and, in turn, help them sleep better. This is not your average therapy session. Traditional medicine has given way to the didgeridoo, a 40,000-year-old instrument originating from Australia.

The class' teacher, Pitz Quatttrone, reports that playing the famous instrument from Down Under helps relax the throat, while related breathing exercises generally improve player health. At the same time, a local naturopathic physician in the area reports that he has several sleep apnea patients who use the didgeridoo classes for OSA therapy. Of course, the question still remains: can a didgeridoo cure sleep apnea? One study conducted in Switzerland by Milo A. Puhan and published by the British Medical Journal found that playing the didgeridoo significantly helped sleep apnea patients with the severity of their condition and with daytime drowsiness.

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