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What should you do if you suspect you may have Obstructive Sleep
Apnea?
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See your doctor; evaluation by a doctor
specializing in sleep disorders is recommended.
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Have a sleep study done; a sleep study can
provide the doctor with information about how you sleep and
breathe. This information will help the doctor to determine
your diagnosis and treatment options.
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What is the treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
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CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure),
pronounced "see- PAP". Other less common treatments
include surgery and oral appliances, which may be effective
in certain individuals.
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Any treatments should include weight loss
if needed, exercise, and avoidance of alcohol, sedatives and
hypnotics.
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How does CPAP therapy work?
CPAP treats Obstructive Sleep Apnea by providing a gentle blow of
positive - pressure air through a mask to splint the airway open
during sleep.
- Breathing becomes regular
- Snoring stops
- Restful sleep is restored
- Quality of life is improved
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Risk for high blood pressure, heart disease,
heart attack, stroke, and motor vehicle and work accidents is
reduced.
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