Cure Sleep Apnea Now

There are many things you can do on your own to manage or treat obstructive sleep apnea and possibly central sleep apnea.

Lose Weight

Altering your diet and starting to exercise will help you shed off extra pounds. Even minor changes in your weight can have a big impact on snoring and sleep apnea.

Quit Smoking

Quitting smoking will not only relieve your sleep apnea but will greatly affect your overall well-being.

Avoid alcohol and certain medications

Tranquilizers and sleeping pills, as well as alcohol relax the muscles in the back of your throat and interfere with breathing.

Sleep on your side or abdomen

Sleeping on your back can block your airway because it causes your tongue and soft palate to rest against the back of your throat.

Keep your nasal passages open at night

You can use nasal sprays to make sure you breath normally. Always consult your doctor when you chose one.

Gargle with salt water

This will shrink your tonsils

Eliminate mucus-producing foods

Try eliminating dairy, bananas, and other mucus-producing foods for several weeks and see if you notice any difference.

Treat heart or neuromuscular disorders

This may relieve your sleep apnea since the conditions are related.

Treat allergies and respiratory infections

Leaving respiratory irritants like allergies and infections untreated can exacerbate the symptoms of sleep apnea.