Sleep Apnea Treatment

Question by Peter C: I have mild sleep apnea. what are natural methods to improve sleep without having to use a CPAP machine ? ?

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Answer by Bellarina
Lose weight, and also cut down on booze and coffee if they are things that you ever drink. If you have sensitive airways, manage dust and allergies. Plus, a saline nasal spray can help if you have sinus problems that are making things worse.
The CPAP machine is not that bad, noisy or uncomfortable. You’ll be surprised how much better you feel after an effective nights sleep. Use it if you really need it.

PS. I just remembered that some people can be helped by specialist dental splints. These are designed to modify the position of your jaw. The aim is to stop the soft structures in your mouth and upper throat (such as soft palate and uvula) from drooping and restricting your breathing. Not everyone finds them comfortable or effective, but it may be worth investigating.

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Question by ABC123: If I have sleep apnea and get a CPAP… will my life improve
I am pretty sure I have apnea. I snore, and wake up gasping for air. I’m never fully rested… depressed.. have gained weight.. can’t concentrate.. and have anger issues. If I get a CPAP and it works.. will I be able to live my life enjoyably again? I can’t even imagine how it would feel to be rested.. not depressed..

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Answer by sweetpgrl8
Go to your doctor and request a sleep study..if you need a CPAP machine you will not wake up during your sleep. You will get a good nights rest and be restful in the morning.

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Question by Rick The man: what can you do to improve sleep apnea symptoms?
just a quick fix, not cpap or surgery, just a one night thing.
i am not fat

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Answer by J B
There is no fix for sleep apnea. You can try the Breathe Right strips, you can stay on your side all night and hope you don’t snore. Sleep apnea can be serious when left untreated – it puts you at higher risk for a heart attack and, other than C-PAP, surgery, weight loss can get rid of this. Once the fat is absent in the neck/throat area, sleep apnea often decreases or goes away but this cannot be achieved in one night.

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Question by stiffkittens: Anyone improve their Sleep Apnea by sitting up when sleeping instead of lying down?
I’ve had no success using a CPAP for Sleep Apnea. On my last sleep study the tech I had some Central Sleep Apneas which I didn’t have on my sleep study the year before. My sleep doctor wouldn’t give me meds for Central Sleep Apnea or but me on a BiPaP machine because they don’t deal with Central Sleep Apnea. I know when I’m laying down I don’t breathe much but when I’m sitting up it’s fine, I’m wondering if this could carry over into my sleep.
Sorry for spelling errors. Sleep deprivation rears it’s ugly head.

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Answer by J B
Why don’t you put the head of your bed up on some risers so that you are no longer lying flat and won’t get back problems from sleeping in a recliner. That 6-8 inch incline may be all that you need to be able to breathe easier. Losing weight is your best bet for getting relief from your symptoms and your physician has probably already told you this. Start a walking program – it is the easiest to accomplish – start with short distances at a slow pace and over several weeks, gradually increase your speed and distance until you are walking 30-45 minutes a day at a brisk pace. You should be sweating when you reach the increased speed of walking. If you don’t, you aren’t walking fast enough. You would be surprised how much improved your breathing can become with only a 10 pound weight loss!

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My brother has been prescribed the CPAP and can’t tell much difference in his sleep. He is due to go for a checkup to the sleep clinic and doesn’t want to tell them this because he’s afraid they will make him go through another $1000 worth of sleep tests to adjust settings or something.

So if he can make the CPAP thing work better without having to tell the docs, it will help his health and checking account. Anybody know about this?

Thanks =D