{"id":291,"date":"2022-08-16T20:29:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T20:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2022-09-20T14:49:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-20T14:49:59","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-wait-for-sleep-apnea-ever-to-go-away-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/why-you-shouldnt-wait-for-sleep-apnea-ever-to-go-away-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Wait&#8211;What You Can Do About Sleep Apnea Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_292714326.jpeg\" alt=\"woman in bed on phone at night\" class=\"wp-image-292\" width=\"209\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_292714326.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AdobeStock_292714326-300x201.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is a serious condition that causes you to lose sleep night after night. Over time, that sleep deficit can have seriously negative impacts on your overall health \u2013 like increasing your risk of heart disease and diabetes as well as making it more likely that you will experience a serious car accident. Treatment is available for sleep apnea, but do you really need to seek professional help? In most cases, the answer is yes \u2013 but keep reading to learn about some ways that you can lessen the effects of sleep apnea, and how to know when treatment is right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is a condition that is characterized by the collapse of soft tissues in the mouth and throat during sleep. The collapse blocks the proper flow of air, causing the sufferer to briefly wake in order to resume breathing. Loud, chronic snoring is also common. A person with this condition may wake up hundreds of times per night without realizing it. All that they may notice is a groggy, fatigued feeling the next day \u2013 and every day after that.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Improve Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have sleep apnea, there are several things you can do to improve the condition. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Losing weight: If you are overweight or have obesity, then one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep is to lose weight. Extra fat around the neck makes it more likely the tissues will collapse, causing the interruptions in breathing and sleep. <\/li><li>Avoiding alcohol: That glass of wine or cocktail before bed doesn\u2019t just help you feel calmer mentally \u2013 it also physically relaxes your muscles, reducing their ability to remain engaged to facilitate breathing throughout the night. Thus, people with sleep apnea often note their symptoms improve when they cut out alcohol.\u00a0<\/li><li>Try side-sleeping: It could be that your symptoms improve just by adjusting your sleeping position. Avoid sleeping on your back for a few nights to see if you can regain better rest \u2013 this position greatly increases the chances of snoring and disrupted sleep because it puts pressure on the airway. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Need Professional Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you try the above tips and still can\u2019t seem to regain your restful eight hours, then it may be time to reach out to a professional for diagnosis and treatment. Today\u2019s solutions to sleep apnea, like oral appliance therapy, are more convenient and effective than ever.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You deserve to enjoy all the benefits of a great night\u2019s sleep every night! Don\u2019t wait for sleep apnea to go away on its own \u2013 get started with a professional today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/about-us.html\">Dr. Keane Fedosky<\/a> is a highly experienced general dentist and is also a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. As such, he is the expert to turn to for help with snoring and sleep apnea. Dr. Fedosky and his team offer a range of treatments, including oral appliance therapy. To learn more about your options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleeprehab.com\/contact-us.html\">contact Sleep Rehab &amp; TMJ Treatment<\/a> by phone at (972) 753-3737. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep apnea is a serious condition that causes you to lose sleep night after night. Over time, that sleep deficit can have seriously negative impacts on your overall health \u2013 like increasing your risk of heart disease and diabetes as well as making it more likely that you will experience a serious car accident. Treatment [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Why You Shouldn\u2019t Wait for Sleep Apnea Ever to Go Away On Its Own<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sleep apnea is a serious treatment that, more often than not, requires professional treatment. 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