# CPAP Alternatives **URL:** https://community.sleepdoctor.com/c/cpap-alternatives/7.md [Latest](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the CPAP Alternatives category](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/about-the-cpap-alternatives-category/64)
**Author:** [@sleepyjerm](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/sleepyjerm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/about-the-cpap-alternatives-category/64 "2025-01-08T19:25:17Z")
A place to discuss alternatives to CPAP such as mouthpieces, lifestyle changes, and other non-PAP treatments. --- ## [Obtaining a replacement MAD overseas](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/obtaining-a-replacement-mad-overseas/499)
**Author:** [@paddyoperry](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/paddyoperry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/obtaining-a-replacement-mad-overseas/499 "2025-10-29T14:28:20Z")
I’ve successfully used a MAD from Panthera Sleep out of Canada. My last purchase was in 2020 and it has recently broken, (I stepped on it). My sleep Dentist retired and I moved to Panama. I contacted Panthera and all th… --- ## [Curing sleep apnea by sleeping on stomach or side](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/curing-sleep-apnea-by-sleeping-on-stomach-or-side/49)
**Author:** [@IanIRL](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/IanIRL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 2:06am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/curing-sleep-apnea-by-sleeping-on-stomach-or-side/49 "2025-09-20T02:06:34Z")
My pulmonologist told me to try sleeping on my stomach until my cpap was delivered, I tried this and got an amazing night of sleep. I know back sleeping is considered the most conducive to sleep apnea, has anyone tried t… --- ## [Can nasal strips treat Sleep Apnea](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/can-nasal-strips-treat-sleep-apnea/28)
**Author:** [@Jsteez419](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Jsteez419)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 2:05am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/can-nasal-strips-treat-sleep-apnea/28 "2025-09-20T02:05:20Z")
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with sleep apnea and it was suggested I begin CPAP therapy. While I want to get better sleep, CPAP seems like an incredibly intrusive experience and I’m worried it will be difficult to adj… --- ## [Losing weight to get off CPAP](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/losing-weight-to-get-off-cpap/53)
**Author:** [@Burgerguy](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Burgerguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/losing-weight-to-get-off-cpap/53 "2025-09-20T02:03:57Z")
I’m 5’9 and weigh around 240 lbs. (come down from about 260), and my goal is to come down to around 200 lbs within the next 6 months or so. I’m wondering if anyone has managed to eliminate the need for CPAP by losing wei… --- ## [Different treatment options](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/different-treatment-options/277)
**Author:** [@Looking\_for\_info](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/u/Looking_for_info)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.sleepdoctor.com/t/different-treatment-options/277 "2025-06-18T20:35:24Z")
I am wondering everybody talks about a CPAP and BiPAP. Will this test qualify in order to get Zepbound for the treatment plan as this is the only medication I’m aware of that is FDA approved.