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Mild Sleep Apnea

Weight loss improves mild sleep apnea

February 18, 2009
A new study of 72 overweight adults found that those who lost weight by changing their diet and exercising more improved their obstructive sleep apnea. Most patients in the study lost about 22 pounds, which was enough to improve their symptoms of apnea and daytime sleepiness. Of those who lost more than 33 pounds, 88 percent of them were able to reverse their condition completely. Experts say this suggests that moderate weight loss is enough to dramatically improve symptoms of this debilitating ... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Treating Sleep Apnea
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes the cessation of breathing many times during the night. That... Read more »

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Sleep Apnea A Cause of Car Accidents
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder that disrupts sleep hundreds of times every night. It's... Read more »

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05/12/08 #10 - CPAP and morning headaches?
By Ask the Clinician , Health Expert

...by the doctor several times. I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea so I really don't think the... Read more »

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Sleep Apnea Tips
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Most people know that sleep apnea is a leading cause of death from heart attacks and strokes.... Read more »

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What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Sleep Apnea - What is it? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the victim stops breathing... Read more »

Health Guide

Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea - sleep apnea syndrome Treatment The goal is to keep the airway open to prevent apneas during sleep. Weight management... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea - sleep apnea syndrome Prevention Weight reduction and avoiding alcohol and sedatives may help some individuals.... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Highlights
...of sleep apnea. In a 2005 study, researchers observed positional sleep apnea in 49% of patients with mild sleep apnea.Young children (under age 3) with sleep apnea have more respiratory problems... Read more »
Central sleep apnea
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Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes
......special pillow that helps to stretch the neck may reduce snoring and improve sleep for people with mild sleep apnea.One study suggested that sleeping in an upright position could improve oxygen... Read more »

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...difficult/irregular breathing during sleep (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea... Read more »

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... low blood pressure sleep disorder (e.g., sleep apnea, narcolepsy) This... Read more »

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