The obstructive apnea of sleep (Osas) is a night respiratory disorder that concerns in Italy beyond 2 million people in a significant clinical form. But the real number could be much higher: according to the estimates of the Italian Sleep Medicine Society (AIMS)they would be Over 7 million Italians who suffer from it without having received a diagnosis.
For those who manage to access a treatment, standard therapy is often represented by Cpapa device that provides continuous pressure air through a mask. An effective tool, but not always easy to manage: cumbersome, noisy and sometimes difficult to tolerate over timeespecially during the summer months or in the event of mild apneas.
It is precisely in this context that it is part of Apnepoza belt produced in France that proposes an alternative and less invasive approach, based on positional therapy: Avoid the supine position, which tends to worsen apneas, thus promoting more fluid breathing during sleep.
The device was designed by Philippe Griseformer urologist surgeon, who has decided to develop a practical and more tolerable solution after personally experimenting with traditional treatments.
How it works
Apnepoz It looks like a belt adjustable, washable and flexibleequipped with Three soft supports: one positioned in the center of the back and two on the sides. These elements, made with Training balls and tailoring elastic bandslimit nocturnal movements and favor a lateral or ventral position, thus reducing the probability of airways obstruction.
The invention, already patented And tested by over 200 peopleAnd made entirely in Francenear Châtellerault, with materials from local suppliers. No use of batteries or circuits: the principle is completely mechanical, silent and also suitable for those looking for a more natural and sustainable approach to sleep management.
According to its creator, the device allowed to Eliminate positional apneas during the clinical tests conducted on a personal level. However, at the moment there are no scientific studies published on a large scale that confirm the effectiveness of the product on different clinical profiles.
A possible alternative
The approach to the ApnePOZ base is that of positional therapyrecognized in the medical field as an option valid for cases of positional apneathat is, linked to night posture.
There local productionunited with the choice of simple and reusable materialsmakes the belt consistent with a perspective of sustainable productboth from an environmental and economic point of view. However, it is not indicated as a universal substitute for the CPAP, especially in cases of severe apnea, but as complementary or alternative support for mild or moderate situations.
Currently, the price of the belt on the official website.
