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.
The American Dental Association recommends managing sleep apnea by using oral appliances, which are custom-made devices that help keep the airway open during sleep. These appliances can be an effective treatment option for mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea. It is important to consult with a dentist or sleep specialist to determine the best course of treatment for individual cases.
People with sleep apnea (trouble sleeping because of partial obstruction of the airway, which causes snoring and breathing problems) burn up to 373 more calories than do people with only mild cases of sleep apnea.
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.
Mild cases can be treated with ibuprofen. More severe cases can be treated with malaria medication.
How many times does a person have to stop breathing during sleep to have sleep apnea?
It depends upon the cause of sleep apnea. Some people have sleep apnea because they are overweight. Solution: lose weight. Some people have sleep apnea because of nasal/septal defects. Solution: have surgery. There are medical treatments though to help a person breathe freely at night. One is called a CPAP machine. Discuss with a pulmonologist what are the causes and treatments for specific forms of sleep apnea.
Adults with mild disease, two to four weeks.
Sleep apnea is a chronic illness, but mild cases can be controlled through lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and avoiding alcohol & drug use; even changing sleeping positions can help control your symptoms. In more severe cases, the standard treatment is a CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - machine, which delivers constant airflow to your nose, helping to keep your airways open as you sleep. However, many users report that the CPAP units are uncomfortable, and affect sleep quality. Lifestyle changes are a better option, if you & your doctor are in agreement.
This is caused by a medical condition known as "sleep apnea." It can be caused by overweight, or by parts of your palate becoming slack. There are sprays that offer relief for mild cases and surgery for severe cases. A very efficient non-invasive treatment is to use a COPD mask. Basically a mask you put on your face with a bit of overpresssure in it to help you breathe.
One of my favorite sources for information is Wikipedia. Wikipedia will give you a basic understanding of sleep apena. If you have any nurse friends or checking with your own DR can also give you current information.
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Dyspnea is translated from medical terminology to mean difficult breathing, where some disease, reaction, or other stimulant has caused breathing to be obstructed or otherwise uneasy. Apnea means lack of or stopped breathing. In this case, breathing is paused for a period of time, either normally between breaths, or abnormally due to some sort of pathology.