Are there any natural ways to treat sleep apnea?

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Question by SANDJOY54: Are there any natural ways to treat sleep apnea? I have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and I;m awaiting the appointment with the pulmonologist. Just wondering what to do in the meantime.

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Answer by labor nurse
normally, sleep apnea is worsened if you're over weight. If you are, you could consider starting a fitness program. That can decrease your sleep apnea greatly!

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Can sleep apnea in your childhood affect how well you sleep later on in life?

Question by sarahleigh!: Can sleep apnea in your childhood affect how well you sleep later on in life? I had sleep apnea when I was younger due to very large tonsils and adenoids. They were taken out when I was four years old. I am now 18 and have been having difficulties falling and staying asleep for around four or five years now. I was wondering if there is any connection.

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Answer by Remy
Some patients have problems even if they had surgery. For example, if you had big adenoids, then surgery can be an important step to do, avoiding complications with a CPAP machine for the rest of your life. However, did you know that some sleep apnea patients had the same difficulties in sleep even they've had removed the tonsils and adenoids? One of the reasons is that they have another cause for their sleep disorder, like fat around their neck, a big tongue that can obstruct the airways in sleep, or central sleep apnea.

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How do I break this sleeping disorder?

Question by Nineteen-Twenty by Ten-Eighty Pixels :): How do I break this sleeping disorder? I've gotten into this crappy sleeping disorder and I can't get to sleep until 3 in the morning, then I wake up at 1-2 pm the next day. How do I break out of it?

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Answer by Ridiculous
Wake up at 7AM and you'll pass out by 10PM. Wake up at 7AM again....repeat. If your alarm does not work have someone beat you with a stick.

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What to do about disruptive snoring from uncooperative husband?

Question by SweetKlutz: What to do about disruptive snoring from uncooperative husband? Husband and I have been married 23 years. 7 years ago, husband began snoring. It quickly grew into a huge problem and I am at my wits end. I'm lucky to get 2-3 hours of sleep a night. I have been patient with his snoring, gently rolling him over or even rubbing his back to quiet him down. I will admit I have gotten aggravated some nights and elbowed him, too. I've begged him to go see a doctor (he frequently quits breathing - dangerous)! He refuses to go, and gets mad when I try to discuss it. He says it's MY problem because he sleeps fine. I think that's inconsiderate for him to say. He also kicks violently during the night and I have bruises on my legs from it. I've tried many brands of earplugs, earbuds/iPod on full blast, have taken OTC meds to sleep, and often end up on the couch (we have no spare bedroom). Nothing's worked, even being on the couch (he's THAT LOUD)! I need suggestions on total noise blocking earplugs if they exist, plus how to stop him from kicking me.

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Answer by Stillunsure
Divorce...either he goes and get a CPAP machine or your going to get a lawyer. The CPAP is much cheaper however...and solves snoring once and for all. Guaranteed! What's he afraid of...he won't look attractive in his Darth Vader mask...self-centered bonehead. Just for that I'd start punching him in groin every time he woke me up by snoring too.I'd start with a fist at first...and by the third or fourth time - elbow that thing like it was trying to kill your mamma.

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How do you turn the pressure down on a Sleep Apnea Machine?

Question by Eunice Melinda Saunders: How do you turn the pressure down on a Sleep Apnea Machine? I have Sleep Apnea and need to adjust the air pressure on the machine. I have lost my insurance and can not afford to have it professionally adjusted. If you know how please answer this question. Thanks!

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Answer by Rayne
There are 275,000 different kinds of machines... Ok, not really. But there are so many different kinds, you should include the make of machine. However, a lot of 'home machines' are locked in to a specific setting by the company and cannot be adjusted - without knowing how to unlock it. And, why do you think the air pressure needs to be adjusted? Without a formal sleep study, it's almost impossible to know what pressure you need.

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Q&A: does lack of sleep or not eating healthy develop sleep disorders?

by Bandido of Oz

Question by Melissa: does lack of sleep or not eating healthy develop sleep disorders? how are sleep disorders develop? is it because of lack of sleep or not eating right? or is it a hereditary condition?

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Answer by Jenna
It could be all three, or none. Lack of sleep can make your body think it doesn't need a lot of sleep even though it does, eating junk food doesn't help, or not eating enough could be a factor. It could run in your family (Most of my cousins and I have it), or if you take perscription medicine it could be a side effect. It could be a bunch of things

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How many people diagnosed with a sleeping disorder?

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Question by QGC: How many people diagnosed with a sleeping disorder? I am doing a paper and want to include the number of people have A sleeping disorder (not a specific one) Does know of a website in which I can quote that? Thanks!

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Answer by madbikeman
like 1/5 people.hope this helps.

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