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My sleep dr said i get mild apnea while sleeping both on my side and while supine. will oral appliance help with side apneas because tongue probably doesn't fall back when sleeping sideways? what anatomical parts cause apneas while asleep sideways?
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If you are overweight, losing weight is imperative, The block to smoking is due to narrowing or your oropharyngeal passages not necessarily due to your tongue falling back. You may consider a device like CPAP.
Answered 12/21/2022
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