What is the best health tool to help sleep apnea?!
Question:
What is the best health tool to help sleep apnea?
I know there are tools and machines to treat sleep apnea,,which do you recommend that I can order online that isn't a discomfort?
Additional Details3 days ago
Yes.. I;ve heard of apnea monitors but which brand?
3 days ago
I get worried when I hear my father snoring then he doesn't breathe for 10 seconds then he takes a deep breath in
Answers:
1 in 5 adults suffer from sleep apnea. It can be very dangerous so if you suspect sleep apnea is a problem it's best to see a doctor immediately.
The question is about home remedies. This is not medical advice only a few possibilities to lessen the symptoms of sleep apnea.
Lose weight - eat less and exercise more
Lower blood pressure
Stop smoking
Stop the cause of heartburn
No alcohol or sedatives before going to sleep.
Keep regular sleeping times - sleep on your side
Raise the head of the bead
Dental appliances can sometimes help
Use a humidifier
Keep sinuses clear
Stablize blood sugar
Sleep apnea can affect anyone at any age, even children. However, risk factors include:
* Male gender
* Being overweight
* Being over the age of forty
* Having a large neck size (17 inches or greater in men and 16 inches or greater in women)
* Having larger tonsils
* Having a family history of sleep apnea
In mild cases of sleep apnea, conservative therapy may be all that is needed. Conservative approaches include:
* Lose weight
* Avoid alcohol and sleeping pills
* Change sleep positions to promote regular breathing
* Stop smoking. Smoking can increase the swelling in the upper airway which may worsen both snoring and apnea.
* Avoid sleeping on your back
The most commonly performed surgical procedures for sleep apnea include:
* Somnoplasty: A minimally invasive procedure to reduce the soft tissue in the upper airway.
* Nasal surgery: Correction of nasal obstructions such as a deviated septum.
* Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP): A procedure that removes soft tissue on the back of the throat and palate, increasing the width of the airway at the throat opening.
* Mandibular maxillar advancement surgery: Invasive surgery to correct certain facial abnormalities or throat obstructions that contribute to sleep apnea.