A reader writes:
I've attached a recently published clinical trial paper [pdf] on a new sleep therapy being developed by a company called Ventus. I find the concept to be an intriguingly simple yet ingenious solution to sleep apnea.
I have no idea how long till this will be marketed or whether it will ever be over-the-counter (FDA may think that increasing the pulmonary pressure this way may lead to more stress on the cardiac system). But if you have time, you should definitely take a look.
A brief overview of the EPAP:
According to the manufacturer, Provent uses a one-way valve that is placed over the nostrils at nighttime. The valve opens when you inhale, but partially closes during exhalation, creating positive pressure in the airway. Unlike CPAP, another device for treating sleep apnea, Provent does not use water or an electrical power source. It's also more portable.
I found the nostrils-only CPAP way too much pressure for my puny sinuses. But maybe this version can work more subtly.
The Dish 