What Alternative Treatments and Lifestyle Changes can affect Sleep Apnea?
Usually these are things to be tried in conjunction with traditional treatments. Always consult with your doctor about any alternative treatment methods before trying them. Some people have reported that playing a didgeridoo has helped strengthen the muscles in the pharynx and upper air passage and improved the number of apnea events or allowed them to lower their pressure. In obese or overweight individuals, losing weight can have an effect on their Sleep Apnea and pressure needs for the CPAP machine. Eating a healthy diet combined with exercise, can promote loss of weight and with weight loss can lead to the need for a lower pressure on the CPAP machine. It is recommended to avoid alcohol or other depressants or drugs that can adversely affect those with Sleep Apnea. Avoiding cigarette smoke or quitting smoking and avoiding other pollutants can help with irritation of the mucous membranes in the nose and air passage that may cause swelling. Trying different sleeping positions can hel
