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The treatments are the same for all types of sleep apnea, regardless of their origin (central or obstructive) that have a similar prognosis. The main sleep apnea treatments are: Hygienic-dietetic measures: The main measure recommended is to lose weight. When the patient is able to reduce a few kilos can reverse the problem without further [...]

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Who can get sleep apnea? The syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a collapse or closure of the upper airway, resulting in an absence (apnea) or reduction (hypopnoea) of breathing temporarily. There are predisposing factors for developing this problem as: problems of the upper airway (nasal stuffiness, throat disorders) maxillofacial deformities and kyphoscoliosis [...]

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There are only a few effective sleep apnea treatments. Treatment can help improve other health problems related to sleep apnea such as high blood pressure. Treatment may also decrease the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The type of treatment is prescribed depends on the patient and sites where tissue obstructs the airway. [...]

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