Apr
12
2010
Is sleep apnea ever a problem for people who don’t sleep on their back?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., Back, Don't, Ever, People, Problem, Sleep, Their
It is common (or possible) to suffer from sleep apnea if you only sleep on your stomach or side?
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April 12th, 2010 at 7:23 am
No, I have sleep apnea because it is genetic. But with me, when I sleep on my back I have a huge problem with it, because I can not breath, I suffer slowly. On my stomach, I feel that I am not getting to much oxygen in my lungs and I start to choke(somehow) This is why I sleep on my sides, because it is more comfortable and I can breathe easier, as well as my father(he sleeps on his sides). So it may be common(or possible) to suffer from sleeping on your stomach, but I do not know about sides. Hope I helped!!
April 12th, 2010 at 7:48 am
I’ve been diagnosed with combination of obstructive/central sleep apnea more than 4 years ago. The short answer to your question is yes. It is a problem even if you don’t sleep on your back. However I am having less episodes of apnea when I am not sleeping on my back.
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