Snoring Treatment and Associated Apparatus, System and Method

Abstract

Apparatus, systems and methods effective in treating snoring behavior are provided. The treatment apparatus include a mouthpiece, a first chamber in communication with the mouthpiece, a displaceable member mounted with respect to the first chamber for applying a resistive force as gas is withdrawn from the first chamber, and an independent source of negative pressure acting upon the displaceable member. The evacuation force is increased due to the force required to displace the displaceable member positioned within the disclosed treatment apparatus. The independent source of negative pressure, e.g., a vacuum pump, increases the resistive force applied by the displaceable member. The displaceable member may take the form of a flexible membrane, piston or diaphragm that is mounted with respect to the inner wall of the first chamber or the second chamber. Use of the treatment apparatus is effective in reducing and/or eliminating snoring behavior for extended periods.

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