Sleep Apnea – Self-Care Treatments

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Losing weight if you are overweight helps relieve the pressure on your airway that contributes to your nighttime breathing pauses.

Changing your sleeping position by using pillows or other props to keep you from lying on your back may help maintain an open airway.

Avoiding alcohol and any substance that slows your brain function, including central nervous system (CNS) depressants such as sedatives and muscle relaxants, also helps keep your airway clear.

Warning: Do NOT take sleep aids if you have or suspect you have sleep apnea. Sleep aids depress the central nervous system and can make pauses in breathing worse.