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Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Treatment

Treatment

Treatment for sleep apnea depends on the severity of the problem. Given data on the long-term complications of sleep apnea, it is important for patients to treat the problem as they would any chronic disease. Simply trying to treat snoring will not treat sleep apnea. Because of its association with heart problems and stroke, sleep apnea that does not respond to lifestyle measures should be treated by a doctor, ideally a sleep disorders specialist.

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Sleep Apnea: Highlights

Sleep Apnea and Heart DiseaseSleep apnea can increase the risk of stroke, even if patients do not have high blood pressure. A 2005 study in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM)... Read more »

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Sleep Apnea: Prognosis

PrognosisSleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.Adverse Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart and CirculationResearchers are... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes

...disorders associated with nasal obstruction and help reduce morning tiredness. They are not intended as treatments for sleep apnea, however.Weight LossAll patients with obstructive sleep apnea who... Read more »

Sleep Apnea: Surgery

...significantly boosted success rates.Complications. Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is among the most painful treatments for sleep apnea, and recovery takes several weeks. It is recommended only for... Read more »

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