The purpose of treating sleep apnea (obstructive) is to allow the patient to be able to breathe regularly as they sleep. The treatment also helps to get relief from snoring loudly and being chronically sleepy during the day.
Treatment of sleep apnea also helps to reduce medical problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and other medical conditions.
Types of Treatments
There are different types of treatments to use for sleep apnea. Here are some of the more common ones:
· Lifestyle changes
· CPAP
· Mouthpiece or oral appliance
· Surgery
