Sleep Apnea Remedies
The sleep apnea remedies that you may encounter depending on your situation and type of apnea are wide and varied. Here's a look at some of them, and when they may be used.
Sleep Apnea Remedies for Central Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from central sleep apnea, meaning the brain doesn't signal the breathing muscles to work, it may be suggested that you receive supplemental oxygen while you sleep. You may need to have treatments for other conditions like heart or neuromuscular conditions as well.
Lifestyle Changes
If you smoke, quitting may very well solve your apnea. Same goes for drinking. Overweight people have a higher chance of having apnea, and losing weight goes a long way towards helping to achieve good nighttime breathing.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
The most common of the sleep apnea remedies is continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP. CPAP is the process of blowing air into your nostrils to raise the pressure a little bit higher than the surrounding air to keep your airway open. There are various masks available to fit just on the nose, on both the nose and mouth, or over the entire face. Which type you need depends on your usual sleeping style.
Surgery
Excess tissue may be able to be removed from your nose or throat that may be relaxing and blocking your airway during sleep. In very severe cases, you may have a tube inserted in your throat that can be opened at night to bypass the nose and mouth altogether.
Oral Appliance
A dentist or orthodontist may be able to fit you with a mouth guard type device that'll hold your jaw in a good position to keep your airway open. These need to be checked every so often to make sure the fit is still proper.
Sleep apnea remedies range from the simple to the severe, and which one you would benefit most from is dependent on your type of apnea, and sleeping style.
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