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Research Notes on Acupuncture and Sleep Apnea


Acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of health problems, including sleep apnea.1 The specific acupuncture technique to treat this is called auriculotherapy acupoint pressure.1 This treatment of sleep apnea has been getting more attention and research in recent years.1

Fast Facts:

  • Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine. 2
  • It seeks to find the underlying cause of a medical problem and not just treat the symptoms.2
  • More research is needed on the link between eastern medicine and various sleep problems.2

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Sleep Apnea : Treatment Options
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 WebMD: Acupuncture And Sleep Apnea

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