System and Method for Treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Method for the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring of the type that are placed around the neck that consists of a removable collar comprising a tubular sleeve inside which runs a band with a thickness between 2 and 4 cm. of foam rubber or similar material, which is applied around the neck or a portion thereof, foam rubber band held and kept separate subject's jaw and collarbone/sternum or in which it rests, forcing the head to remain upright or extended and the muscle tissues of the throat to stay tight, the collar is divided into three main sections or zones, a) he front, in which the collar once adjusted, the band adopts a curved or angular form with a height or widening of between 8 and 10 cm. approximately, which is placed between the mandible and the sternum, b) the lateral sections, band portion and/or sheath support and stabilizes the front section, the foam strip of this section may extend from the front to the rear section or area of union of the ends of the lateral sections or it may be shorter than the sleeve and extend from the front section to the lateral intermediate collar, and c) the rear section where the ends of the sheath join, the lateral sections of foam, or some extensions of tape joined to said lateral sections, using Velcro, tongue, or a elastic band. the front and/or sides sections which are also stabilizers, keep separate the chin and jaw of the sternum on which it rests, the tubular sheath is ribbed cotton fabric or similar material with blends of other fibers of soft texture, soft, absorbent, comfortable and breathable to prevent irritation and skin allergies tributabletothe large time of use, the band of foam is manufactured by molding, cutting, punching and the like.