There are many available treatments for sleep apnea, all of which have varying levels of success depending on the individual. You should talk to your doctor about the treatments you have tried and see if they would recommend either a CPAP or surgery.
Yes- there are several all natural sleep apnea cures that have been proven to work. All you need to do is get in contact with your doctor or visit a website that has a list of natural remedies that can be tried out.
Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age
It doesn't. I have sleep apnea, and no problems with any other bedtime activities.
Any medical supply company will be able to provide you a sleep apnea mask. You can also get these from a sleep clinic.
Some people snore or have sleep apnea only when sleeping on their back. Such people can eliminate or reduce airway blockage simply by learning to sleep on their side.
In Britain, any condition that has a serious and long term negative effect on your ability to function in day-to-day life is considered a disability under the Equality Act 2000. Sleep Apnea can be registered as, and treated as, a disability in many cases.
Maintaining a steady sleeping pattern and sleeping schedule can help with sleep apnea. Also, avoiding heavy meals and caffeine around your bedtime and weight loss.
Sleep apnea is a very serious condition and should be treated. It is advised that you see a general practitioner or doctor before you take any kind of medication. Surgery may be considered to treat the condition.
Sleep apnea can affect memory, primarily by means of much-reduced quality of sleep or chronic fatigue during the day. Any improvement in quality of sleep will improve mental function during the day.
It is impossible for even a doctor to diagnose sleep apnea or any other condition through the Internet. Many signs and symptoms can indicate a disease or a condition, but one sign or symptom considered alone can never diagnose any disease or condition. So a neck measurement may--or may not--point to an issue with apnea, but a doctor would need to evaluate many more symptoms and signs other than neck circumference. If indicated, a Sleep Study would be ordered which can show Sleep Apnea in one night's sleep.
If you think your husband has sleep apnea you should try and lift the head of the bed a little. If the snoring dies down or goes away completely this is a good indication. Losing weight and not drinking any alcohol will also tell you if you had sleep apnea before.
Neurology is closely related to sleep apnea as this sleep disorder can significantly impact brain function and overall neurological health. Sleep apnea leads to repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep, which can result in fragmented sleep and reduced oxygen supply to the brain. This can contribute to cognitive impairments, increased risk of stroke, and exacerbate conditions like epilepsy or neurodegenerative diseases. Neurologists often play a role in diagnosing and managing the neurological consequences of sleep apnea, as well as addressing any underlying neurological conditions that may contribute to the disorder.