How to Give Yourself Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep apnea treatment varies widely depending on the severity of sleep apnea and the causes of the sleep apnea. There are many things you can do yourself to mitigate or even eliminate sleep apnea. This sleep apnea treatment can be accomplished without the assistance of a physician, but if symptoms persist a doctor should be consulted for your own safety and health, and to discover sleep apnea treatment options.

Instructions

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   Eliminate sedatives and caffeine.

   For many this is the easiest sleep apnea treatment possible. When lives become stressful and the sleep cycle starts to be interrupted we often try a cycle of pumping our energy through the day with stimulants followed forcing sleep through sedatives. This leads to very low quality sleep and overall long term fatigue.

2. Start sleeping on your side. Many people find it difficult to change sleep positions but over time you can train your body to sleep this way. This keeps the airways from being obstructed as easily and serves as a good sleep apnea treatment if the sleep apnea is minor.

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   Figure your ideal weight for your height. Many cases of sleep apnea are caused by an overweight condition that obstructs the breathing process when sleeping at night. Once you have your ideal weight, use a weight loss system to get down to and maintain that weight.

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   Get counseling for underlying emotional issues. Anxiety, depression, or relational conflict (overt or subtle) can lead to sleep apnea. This means sleep apnea treatment may need to be holistic for you, addressing causes of stress, anxiety, depression, or conflict.

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   Go for a thorough sleep test. If you continue to notice jerking through the night, poor quality sleep, or fatigue during the day you will need to consult a physician and get a sleep test to determine sleep apnea treatment. You may require a breathing machine, medication, or even surgery.

   * See more tips on sleep apnea treatment options below.

Tips & Warnings

• Eliminate chocolate from your diet after dinner.

• Consider using melatonin or certain herbal teas to aid night time relaxation.

• Turn off the TV over an hour before your bed time.

• Practice deep breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, and dim the lights well before you try to sleep.

• See related articles above for more help and health treatment options.

Resources

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• Identify Sleep related Bipolar Symptoms
• How to Use Sleep Aids