What Are the Cures For Sleep Apnea?
There are several cures for sleep apnea. The first step like always in finding the cure for any problem lies in realizing that there is a problem and seeking professional help. In most cases a doctor will recommend that you come to a sleep clinic where a sleep and heart monitor will observe your sleep patterns through the night. Thereupon you may be prescribed treatment by way of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine. This will maintain just the right air pressure in your throat, through a mask that you will have to wear over your nose while sleeping. Since being overweight is a major cause of sleep apnea the doctor may also put you on a weight reduction plan simultaneously. What are also available are dental appliances which can cure sleep apnea of a certain type. These help simply by keeping the mouth open and airway clear at the time of sleep. Surgery is of course the last resort but most doctors would rather have the patient try and lose some weight or alternatively
