May
03
2010
Does sleep apnea ever go away completely?
Posted by: Alan in Obstructive Sleep Apnea, tags: Apnea., away, Completely, Ever, Sleep
Husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2006. He lost 80 pounds,hd his oxygen checked weekly and stopped using cpap because he felt he was cured. He has gained some weight back and complains about not sleeping well.
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May 3rd, 2010 at 7:28 am
No it does not go away. Generally it is genetic with a narrow windpipe. If you are overweight and lose alot, then sleep apena can be reduced dramatically. However if he has gained some back he may be needing it again.
Did he lose 80 pounds by trying or by starting the CPAP?
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
no. once you get diagnosed- you have to follow all the recommendations- sleep apnea is for life.
May 3rd, 2010 at 8:24 am
Try to live a healthier lifestyle by exercising, eating right, quitting smoking and reducing your alcohol intake. Losing weight is the most effective way to reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea, as one of the main causes of obstructive sleep apnea is fatty deposits in the back of the throat.
Ask your doctor whether a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and mask will help you. The CPAP equipment helps to keep the airflow moving through your respiratory system while you sleep. It is one of the most effective ways to treat sleep apnea.
Consult with your doctor to learn whether surgery is the answer for your sleep apnea. Removal of the tonsils or adenoids often alleviates the symptoms of sleep apnea. There are also new, less invasive procedures in which fat deposits in the back of the throat are removed or stapled.
Avoid lying on your back while sleeping, as doing so can cause the fatty deposits in the back of your throat to close your airway. Most sleep apnea sufferers rest more effectively when they’re lying on their sides.