Nearly 30 million Americans struggle with obstructive sleep apnea, yet many avoid the standard treatment, CPAP. Some get frustrated with the mask, while others can’t sleep through the constant airflow and simply stop using the machine over time. As a result, many people remain under-treated or untreated altogether, even as the condition increases their risks of heart disease, stroke and cognitive decline.
Now, a rapidly expanding market of alternatives, from custom oral appliances and smart positional wearables to implantable…