Sleep Apnea Prevention
Is it possible to prevent Sleep Apnea? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.
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How to Prevent Sleep Apnea
There are a few things you can do to lower your risk of sleep apnea. These include:
Maintain an Appropriate Weight
Overweight is the number one risk factor for sleep apnea. If you are overweight, you may be able to prevent the development of sleep apnea by talking to your doctor about a weight loss program. If you're not overweight, try to maintain an appropriate weight through proper diet and exercise.
Limit Alcohol Intake
Drinking Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism can increase the number of sleep apnea episodes you have each night. Therefore, limit your intake of alcohol.
Avoid Taking Sedative Medications
Sedative medications can exacerbate sleep apnea. Try to avoid use of these medications.
Don't Smoke
Heavy Tobacco Use Disorder are 40 times more likely to develop sleep apnea than nonsmokers. If you smoke, quit.
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