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How to get rid of sleep apnea?
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Depends on the: Cause. You would need to treat the cause of sleep apnea. Most cases of obstructive sleep apnea are due to obesity. If you are overweight/obese, losing weight may help. If that is not applicable, please consult your doctor.
Answered 8/25/2012
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Many ways: The gold standard treatment is a mask/machine called cpap. Other options that exist include weight loss, oral appliances and surgery. There are some other miscellaneous devices that can help but not get rid fo sleep apnea. It is best to talk to a sleep physician about your options after having a sleep study.
Answered 12/29/2016
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Can be managed: Apnea cannot be cured, only managed. Weight loss, eliminating alcohol consumption, improving sleep hygiene are ways to influence it without active treatment. Overcoming it's effects is accomplished with different types of positive pressure devices, dental appliances and surgery. But you are never rid of it.
Answered 1/14/2016
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