Introduction
Snoring and sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea causes the airways to collapse during sleep, causing pauses in breathing. This often goes hand in hand with snoring. Positioning yourself on your side or stomach can help keep your airways open to reduce snoring and relieve mild apnea, says Salas.
How does sleep apnea affect your weight?
Obstructive sleep apnea can also contribute to weight gain and obesity. Research has shown that around 40% of obese people also have obstructive sleep apnea, and 70% of people with obstructive sleep apnea are obese.
Does sleep apnea affect metabolism?
If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause or contribute to spikes in blood sugar, stress hormones, and blood pressure, which can significantly affect metabolism.
Can you still lose weight with sleep apnea?
If you’re not getting restful sleep because your airways are blocked and you have obstructive sleep apnea, your body is fighting you. The hormonal imbalance that results from lack of sleep makes weight loss nearly impossible.
How much weight is lost with sleep apnea?
If you have OSA issues due to being overweight or obese, weight loss may be an option to help manage OSA. Losing just 5-10% of your body weight can improve or resolve OSAS.
What is the most effective treatment for sleep apnea?
With CPAP (SEE-pap), the air pressure is a little higher than the ambient air and is sufficient to keep the upper airways open, preventing apnea and snoring. Although CPAP is the most common and reliable method for treating sleep apnea, some people find it cumbersome or uncomfortable.
What happens if you don’t treat sleep apnea?
If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to a number of health problems, including hypertension (high blood pressure), stroke, cardiomyopathy (enlarged muscle tissue in the heart), heart failure, diabetes and heart attacks.
What is the useful life of a CPAP device?
about 5 years
Your CPAP device should be replaced after about 5 years of use. The good news is that Medicare and most other insurers usually provide coverage for a new CPAP device within the same time frame.
How can I reverse sleep apnea?
Treatment
Lose weight if you are overweight.
Exercise regularly.
Drink alcohol in moderation, if at all. Don’t drink in the hours before bedtime.
Quit smoking.
Use a nasal decongestant or allergy medicine.
Don’t sleep on your back.
Avoid taking sedative medications such as anxiolytics or sleeping pills.
What foods cause sleep apnea?
foods that can make sleep apnea worse
Bananas. Bananas are packed with healthy nutrients and they’re delicious. .
Refined carbohydrates. Whole foods are great for your health because they contain many nutrients and contribute to satiety. .
Dairy products. .
Alcohol. .
Fatty meats.
Conclusion
“CPAP may actually facilitate weight loss,” says study leader Yuanjie Mao, MD, an endocrinology researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences at Little Rock.
