How to Treat Sleep Apnea

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Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans regularly, including men, women, children and adults. When it is left undiagnosed and untreated, you may be more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and depression. Our expert in sleep apnea in Pasadena can help you find the best treatment to alleviate your symptoms and reduce your risk of complications.

Lifestyle changes

Diet, exercise, changes in sleep position, medication adjustments and other lifestyle changes can all help alleviate your symptoms. In some cases, weight loss may even resolve the sleep apnea. However, lifestyle changes are most effective when used in conjunction with other treatments to improve your quality of sleep and overall health.

Sleep apnea machine

This is the most common treatment for sleep apnea and is known as CPAP therapy. A sleep apnea machine uses positive air pressure to keep the airways open through a mask that is secured around your nose and mouth. This makes it easier for you to breathe while asleep and significantly reduces apnea episodes by preventing airway collapse.

Oral appliance

Patients with mild or moderate sleep apnea who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy may benefit from oral appliance therapy, instead. These appliances are professionally fit for the best results. They help stabilize the soft tissues in the mouth to prevent airway collapse.

Treatment can help you get the rest you need and decrease any future health complications that you may be at risk for. Our goal is to restore normal, healthy sleep patterns and reduce daytime symptoms, such as sleepiness, irritability and morning headaches. Call us today to find out more or to schedule an appointment with our team.

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