Treatment
Milder cases: Treated with lifestyle
changes (not smoking, losing
weight and also medicines for
other medical conditions such as
allergies.
Moderate to severe cases: Therapy
and surgery.
Some examples of therapy are
continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP), oral appliances, and airway
pressure devices.
Some examples of surgery include
tissue removal and shrinkage, jay
repositioning, and nerve
stimulation
Illustration of a blocked airway.
A chronic disease
CAUSES
SYMPTOMS
Central Sleep Apnea: Brain
fails to transmit signals to
breathing muscles
There are many common
Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
When muscles in the back
of the throat relax
Lifestyle factors, medical
conditions and biological
makeup also affect Sleep
Apnea.
PREVENTION
symptoms of Sleep Apnea,
for all three types.
Some examples include:
Episodes where you stop
breathing, daytime
sleepiness, lack of
attentiveness, and loud
snoring.
Lifestyle factors play a big role in
prevention.
Losing excess weight, not
smoking, avoiding alcohol and
sleeping on your side are
examples.