FREE FROM SNORING

Does your spouse or roommate tell you that you snore loudly when you sleep? Or do you get irritated when you wake up suddenly in the middle of the night, causing you to feel tired and sleepy in the morning?  Well, you might be having sleep apnea.  But don’t worry, read on and well give you some tried and tested sleep apnea cures.

To begin with, sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that blocks the airways in the lungs and disrupts breathing when a person is asleep.  It is usually caused by obesity, smoking, nasal congestion, or a history of sleep apnea in the family.

Most people are not aware that they have this sleeping disorder until they consult their doctors.  There are usual sleep apnea cures such as losing weight and eliminating the intake of alcohol, the use of tobacco and other sedatives.

Another treatment for sleep apnea involves a device is the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP).  It is similar to a mask that the person wears; this provides pressurized air while sleeping.  This device is said to be usually effective when used properly.  To make sure it will work effectively, seek help from the doctor when you obtain and wear the device.

Another popular cure for sleep apnea is the use of dental appliances.  These are also worn during sleeping to open the airways on your mouth.  The mandibular repositioning device adjusts the position of your lower jaw, while the tongue retaining device adjusts the position of your tongue.  To avoid dental problems while wearing these devices, make sure that these are perfectly fitted to you with the help of a dentist who specializes in sleep apnea.

Some cases of sleep apnea can only be cured through surgery.  These procedures should be done to increase the size of airways when you sleep.  The surgeon usually removes tissues depending on where airways are blocked: tonsils, excess tissue at the back of the throat or inside the nose.

The cure for sleep apnea really depends on the situation or how severe the sleeping disorder is.  To know the best and most comfortable treatment for your case, discuss it with your physician and go for an endoscopy of your mouth, nose and throat.