Great question. Let's look at the facts:
CPAP Machines:
• Cost: $4,000+ plus $200/month supplies
• Success rate: Only 68% see improvement
• Compliance: Only 32% still use them after 1 year
• Why they fail: Force air through collapsed muscles instead of preventing collapse
Plus:
→ Uncomfortable - Like sleeping with a Darth Vader mask
→ Cumbersome - What happens when you travel?
→ Expensive - $18,000+ over 5 years
→ Side effects - Skin irritation, claustrophobia, dry mouth
Studies show 50% of patients stop using CPAP or never pick up their prescription.