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Sleep apnea is a medical condition in which someone experiences difficulty breathing properly while he or she is sleeping. Living with this condition may lead to oxygen deprivation in the organs of the body for long periods of time. If the condition is not treated within a timely manner, it can lead to serious health issues and premature death.
Fortunately, people who suffer from sleep apnea can do some things on their own to help reduce their sleep apnea severity. By making a few lifestyle changes that will benefit your overall health, you can help ease some the symptoms caused by sleep apnea from the comfort of your own home.
Obesity is the root cause of many health problems and is often associated with sleep apnea as well. It might not be the actual cause, but being overweight certainly adds to the complications one may experience.
Maintaining a healthy weight with the help of a diet and some exercise is an effective and pain-free way to easy some of the symptoms.
Eating healthy and exercising is a great way to improve your body’s overall health and contributes to better sleep. Individuals who are obese tend to have more problems with sleep apnea than those who are fit, so limiting your caloric intake and exercising regularly may prove to be the solution you’ve been looking for. Keep in mind, however, that sleep apnea disrupts normal metabolism, so it may be difficult to lose the pounds until your sleep apnea is controlled.
Smoking, taking certain drugs, and high alcohol consumption are among the primary contributors to the symptoms related to sleep apnea.
Alcohol can adversely affect your quality of sleep because it can relax the muscles that are responsible for controlling one’s breathing and disrupt normal sleep cycles.
Smoking can lead to fluid being retained in the airway and inflammation. In addition to smoking and alcohol consumption, taking certain medications can also affect your quality of sleep and contribute to sleep apnea.
Acid reflux, which is commonly known as heartburn and may result in chronic coughs are many a times the reason behind the obstruction in breathing one may experience when they are sleeping. When you can identify your allergens and limit your exposure, along with adjusting your diet, these problems may reduce or disappear over the course of time.
If you have tried these methods, but still experience trouble sleeping, the Snore Experts are here to help. Dealing with the symptoms of sleep apnea can be stressful, but with our help, you can find relief. Contact our office to schedule a consultation and learn more about how you can treat your condition.
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CPAP/APAP
Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) is considered by many the gold standard for the treatment of sleep apnea, especially for very severe cases. The CPAP and APAP machines are designed to increase air pressure going through the throat. This prevents the airway from collapsing during inhalation. At Snore Experts, we have helped countless patients get a good night’s rest using CPAP treatments to treat their sleep apnea. The goal of positive airway pressure is to keep the airway from collapsing using air pressure.