The Dangers of Ignoring Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Healthy habits and devices that aid in effective treatment
Treatment for OSA might entail some of the following lifestyle changes such as:
- Changing sleep position
- Losing weight
Lying down on one’s side instead of sleeping in a supine position would help keep the airway open. Also, losing weight would help eliminate any fatty deposits in the neck that might obstruct the airway.
Likewise, there are cases where the lifestyle changes take time to go into effect, or an extra form of therapy is necessary to prevent more serious health complications from occurring. For instance, when a patient is still coping with fatigue while needing to lose weight, a positive pressure therapy, like the CPAP, might be prescribed. This type of therapy enables a patient to get more rest at night, waking up feeling more refreshed. It can also help with hypertension.