Will sleeping on either side benefit a person with sleep apnea?

Not : Really. You toss and turn all night in your sleep. So thinking you will stay in ine spot while you sleep. Is not going to happen. See your doctor and start on the proper treatment. Once you do you wi feel much better.

Sleep apnea: Hello. Sometimes positional therapy will help. See your sleep specialist to review the results of your sleep study. Specific options and recommendations depend on the results.

Doubtful.: Regardless of sleep position, sleep apnea will happen if you're prone to such.

Avoid your back: Classically sleep apnea is more severe when sleeping on your back (supine). Gravity helps to pull the tissues close together which leading to increased events. There is no difference on sleeping on your left side versus your right or your stomach.

Yes: Most of the people have more stops breathing events in supine position due to the collapsing of the tongue and the soft palate in the back position (supine). Some Patients and usually males have obstructive sleep apnea only in supine position. In general sleeping in the side positions will benefit the sleep apnea. But you are using CPAP, you can sleep in positions.