Noninvasive Treatment For Sleep Apnea

By Debra Foster


Because it is important to sleep for about 6-9 hours, all efforts to stop whatever that can prevent this is welcome. One of the things that can prevent it is sleep apnea. The good news is that there are some natural ways of dealing with this disorder so surgery is not the only cure. All the noninvasive treatment for sleep apnea do not cost much and they work so well. It is important to know them so that you can be a source of joy to others who have this problem.

One cure for this disorder that has been used severally is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). This is done with a mask and a machine that pumps air to the person with the disorder. The air gets into the nostrils through the mask while the mask receives the air through a long tube that connects it to the air tank. Thus, there will be no cessation as there is a direct supply to the person's airways.

Unfortunately, some people cannot fall asleep with the mask on. This is why another strategy has to be used on them. The positional therapy is quite simple and works on the theory that sleeping in a supine position can cause a cessation in breathing. Thus, the person affected wears a device to make sure he is kept on his side while sleeping.

Not taking alcohol or cigarette is another useful technique. Alcohol is bad for sleep apnea because it can relax the muscles of the throat and when this happens, snoring is bound to happen. The same effect happens when smoking a cigarette because of the nicotine content. Apart from nicotine, cigarette smoke causes the inflammation of the upper airways.

Apart from the cigarette, smoke from anywhere can cause sleep apnea. This means that people whose vocation exposes them to smoke have got to do a lot of wearing of nose masks and shielding the smoke that comes from their furnace. Such people include caterers and firefighters.

If you are complaining about the cost of CPAP, you can try another simple but effective method. This method is cutting down on your eating habits and eating only the right food to avoid obesity. Exercising at the same time makes the procedure work faster because exercises also help to prevent obesity. Once you are disciplined enough to follow your new way of life, you will be happier every night.

Consuming antioxidant supplements also helps to solve the problems caused by sleep apnea. Antioxidants are recommended because oxidative stress is the primary factor behind this problem. Oxidative stress is bound to occur when free radicals are high in the blood. The antioxidants reduce the level of free radicals, reduces oxidative stress and makes the individual enjoy sleep. Increased oxidative stress makes it difficult for the blood vessels to contract and relax. Another way of expressing this is endothelial dysfunction. By taking Vitamin E and beta-carotene, oxidative stress can be minimized.

You can stop this disorder with vitamin D rich foods or supplements. It will help to maintain insulin level so that there will be nothing like insulin resistance and inflammation. It was discovered that apnea patients performed better when administered doses of vitamin D supplements so there is no doubt that this will work on you too.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment