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Mild to moderate sleep apnea can be treated without significant intervention, usually the nightly use of a C-PAP machine that forces air through the respiratory system so the patient breathes continually and stays asleep. Mild to moderate sleep apnea is helped by weight reduction, which helps open the throat passages, smoking cessation to reduce inflammation and fluid retention, avoiding alcohol, sedatives and sleeping pills, which relax throat muscles and avoiding caffeine and meals before bedtime.
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Why is sleep apnea unrecognized?
You can be tested for sleep apnea. Therefore, it can be recognized and even treated.
What is a similarity between sleep apnea and narcolepsy?
There is no similarity.Sleep apnea is a physical condition. Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder.Sleep apnea is easily treated, most commonly with a CPAP device or sometimes a dental device. Narcolepsy is normally treated with drugs and some behavioural adjustments (like naps).The only thing they have in common is the word "sleep".
What type of sleep apnea is treated with mechanical ventilators?
For moderate to severe sleep apnea, the most successful treatment is nighttime use of a ventilator, called a CPAP machine. used to treat both obstructive and central sleep apnea.
What is the name of the device that is used to treat sleep apnea?
CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
How are mild cases of sleep apnea treated?
For mild cases of sleep apnea, simple measures may suffice, such as losing weight through a diet and exercise program, or preventing the person from sleeping on their back.
Can a person have insomnia and sleep apnea at the same time?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you either have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing multiple times throughout the night night. Sleep apnea is typically recognized by extremely loud snoring.
What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Is sleep apnea caused by herpes?
Sleep apnea is not caused by herpes.
Is sleep apnea considered as disability?
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.
Can babies get sleep apnea?
Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age
Can anyone tell me some facts and ideas about sleep apnea treatment?
Sleep apnea could be dangerous. Some people with sleep apnea sleep with an oxygen mask on to avoid risks. What you are describing is not sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is about abnormal rhythm in breathing while asleep. Falling asleep while talking to people is another case.
Do you have any medicine that is used for treating sleep apnea?
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.
