Treatments For Sleep Apnea

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Facts On Sleep Apnea

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How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?

Treatment is aimed at restoring regular nighttime breathing and relieving symptoms such as very loud snoring and daytime sleepiness.

If you have mild sleep apnea, some changes in daily activities or habits may be all that are needed:

Avoid alcohol, smoking, and medications that make you sleepy. They will make it harder for your throat to stay open while you sleep.
Lose weight if you are overweight. Even a little weight loss can improve your symptoms.
Sleep on your side instead of your back. Sleeping on your side may help keep your throat open.

People with moderate or severe sleep apnea will need to make these changes as well. They also will need other treatments such as:

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