Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment

Obstructive sleep apnea treatment is by far the most common form of sleep apnea, In fact there is only three known forms… with the latter being central sleep apnea and mixed sleep apnea, however the two are different in multiple ways and you can find much more information on the other two all over this blog. But in this post I will explain exactly what obstructive sleep apnea is and what kind of obstructive sleep apnea treatment there is available. I will give you a brief, but very in dept overview of how I actually overcame obstructive sleep apnea, It wasn’t easy and it took hard work and dedication… but in the end it paid off.

But first…

What exactly is obstructive sleep apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form of sleep apnea and the chances are if you are finding yourself with sleep apnea symptoms then the chances are… that you indeed have obstructive sleep apnea. However, this isn’t always the case so it is also best to get diagnosed by a professional if you don’t know which form you have. So basically obstructive sleep apnea is where your top airway tunnel is blocked or obstructed (hence the name) this in turn causes a lapse as you breath, or in other cases you would be breathing incredibly low whilst you sleep. This, in most cases will make you wake up and your breathing will be back to normal again. However this can happen frequently every HOUR so it’s an incredibly frustrating condition to have and can be dangerous.

What obstructive sleep apnea treatment is available?

Well firstly, there is such a thing as obstructive sleep apnea treatment and natural ways of treating obstructive sleep apnea do exist so don’t panic! in fact I was able to cure my obstructive sleep apnea completely naturally but I will get to that in just a second.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

• Weight – Well as you probably have already been told by your doctor, losing weight can help improve your obstructive sleep apnea dramatically. In fact, on average people that have sleep apnea and lost  20% of their weight actually managed to improve their sleep apnea by 40%. Now if you aren’t overweight then you don’t need to go overboard on this but if you’re on the chubby side then it can only affect your sleep apnea positively.

• Smoking – Just think about it… Obstructive sleep apnea is generally caused by your upper airwave not functioning correctly, so would it make sense to constantly breathe in smoke? No, It would not. If you’re a regular smoker and you are serious about curing your obstructive sleep apnea then stopping smoking is one of the first steps to take.

• Eating – Don’t worry I’m not going to tell you what not to eat here, that doesn’t really matter to an extent, but what does matter is when you eat. If you find yourself getting back from work late and cooking big meals just before bed then this won’t help your sleep apnea whatsoever, try to keep your meals atleast 2 hours before you go to bed.

• Sleep – Yep! you guessed it, getting atleast eight hours sleep is absolutely mandatory, but not just the length you sleep but what you also need to consider is the schedule in which you sleep each night, routine is key… going to bed the same time every night will help dramatically, the same can be said about getting up at the same time too.

• Alcohol – Last but certainly not least is alcohol, as drinking alcohol can relax the muscles in your throat which may to nice for the non sleep apnea sufferer but unfortunately for us this is something that really should be avoided as much as possible, likewise with sleeping pills.

No secrets that are groundbreaking… BUT, incredibly powerful and proven techniques that can treat your obstructive sleep apnea and aslong you stick to them especially losing weight then I’m sure your sleep apnea will be less severe.

How I got rid of obstructive sleep apnea

Well, where to begin? I was probably doing exactly what you are doing now… sat at home feeling sorry for himself/herself for having obstructive sleep apnea and looking for ways to cure it online. Most of the treatments are widely known and your doctor will probably tell you exactly what you learned here but I am talking from experience right know and I know what works and what is just a waste of time. I know exactly how it feels to have sleep apnea, it’s not only incredibly annoying and frustrating for you, but for those of you that have partners it can actually be quite daunting for them. Especially if you start spluttering as you are trying to regain your breath.

In fact for that very reason I decided to take action and do whatever it took to atleast make my sleep apnea more bearable, you see my partner was increasingly getting worried about me because I was constantly waking up gasping for air, and I sort of refused to do anything about it… Guess I didn’t think I had it that bad. Maybe I was naive, who knows? anyway the truth is I had to do something about it because it was getting much worse, Just by following the steps above did I really start to see a big difference.

James O
I too suffered from obstructive sleep apnea for over 4 years, I was put on a cpap which was the part I hated the most. After really get fed up with having to wear a mask every night I decided to see what natural ways of getting rid of sleep apnea there was. Now I was quite overweight I’ll admit that so I thought it would be the best place to start. It took me about a year to lose a good 20 pounds but it was so worth it and has made the world of difference.

So if you have obstructive sleep apnea and you are looking for treatment then don’t worry! there are ways other than a cpap machine that can aid your sleep apnea.