Although CPAP is the first line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, you didn’t mention two other alternative options: dental devices and surgery.

Dentists can make oral appliances that are specifically designed for snoring and sleep apnea. But not all dentists are capable or experiences in treating obstructive sleep apnea, so you have to do your research. Surgery is always the last line option, but it can be useful for a select few who can’t tolerate the other options. You should find a surgeon that understands the entire upper airway anatomy, from the tip of the nose to the voice box. If you’re offered palatal surgery only, then there’s a good chance that you won’t have good results.

Your apnea treatment section describes the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea as mainly a lifestyle issue and weight loss.

It’s bee shown that you don’t have to be an older, heavy-set, snoring man to have obstructive sleep apnea. Even young, thin women who don’t snore can have significant obstructive sleep apnea.

People who try the various “over the counter or over the internet” options may feel better temporarily, but are only delaying treating their underlying obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to medical complications later in life (such as depression, anxiety, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, heart attack and stroke).