Treating Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea, a common sleep disorder can be treated using various methods, but it can become in some cases a life threatening illness if not treated properly and kept in check.

This brief article offers just some of the measures available to help cope with the condition, however detailed diagnostic skills are required from professionals to ensure the correct treatment is used.

Sleep Apnea treatments include complementary and alternative , as well as conventional and common sense treatments.

Complementary and Alternative Treatments

- Exercise and Weight Reduction- Since the physique of the person influences Sleep Apnea, any reduction in body weight will make a big difference particularly in obese people.

- Homeopathy- Homeopathy, Lachesis and Opium can be used for the treatment of Sleep Apnea. Lachesis is preferred for highly dynamic, extrovert and angry individuals. Opium is prescribed for person with emotional pain. Homeopathic physicians prescribe special diet control since Sleep Apnea is mostly related to loss of energy.

- Essence Treatment (flower treatment)- Flower remedy Vervain is usually preferred for people with strong sentiments for life. Vervain helps them to calm down and solve the daily life problems including Sleep Apnea. This type of treatment is given to people with Obstructive Sleep apnea.

- 5HTP- it is suggested that a decreased level of Seretonin affects the nerves which control breathing activity. Seretonin releases hormone cortisols, which controls the muscles for breathing. This natural maintenance of (5HTP) serotonin supply is another option for the treating sleep Apnea.

Conventional treatment of Sleep Apnea

Continuous Positive Air way Pressure (CPAP) - a Sleep Apnea Treatment which provides a continuous supply of air through the nose. The sufferer wears a mask when asleep with it being connected to a machine that pushes air into the nasal track thereby keeping the airways open during sleep.

Bi-Level Positive Air way Pressure (BPAP)- is a machine used for severe Sleep Apnea. The Bi-level machine applies pressure in two levels in which the person inhales pressure in a higher level and exhales at lower level.

Oral Appliances- are prescribed to open the air passage through mouth. This can cure mild Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Surgery- is sometimes the preferred option to correct physical abnormalities, to increase the size of air passage and to correct nasal disorders. There are different surgical methods- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, Somnoplasty, Laser Assisted palatoplasty, tracheostomy, Maxillo Facial Surgery.

Common Sense Treatment methods of Sleep Apnea

- Sleeping on your back should be avoided

- Raising your bed head for maintaining an elevated position

- Avoid alcohol as it depresses breathing activity

- Avoid sleeping pills

Though a complete cure of sleep Apnea is not currently possible , discussing with your doctor and taking appropriate treatment measures can help sufferers to lead a normal life.

Toby Russell & his website: http://www.sleepapneainfoguide.com offers information, advice and news for sufferers of snoring, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.

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