What Is Sleep Apnea?
10. Can Sleep Apnea Be Cured?
Depending on the type of sleep apnea you have and the reasons it developed, it may be possible to reduce or eliminate your symptoms completely with lifestyle modifications. This doesn’t necessarily mean you are cured because the symptoms could return if you revert back to your previous lifestyle. If you are able to eliminate your symptoms through lifestyle changes, it’s important for you to maintain them.
Surgery can permanently correct sleep apnea in many cases, though it does not always treat the underlying cause. Even without a complete cure, you can expect an increased quality of life with fewer symptoms and a reduced chance of developing some of the more serious complications that can occur. Sleep apnea sufferers do not have to live a lifetime of symptoms and complications if they take the necessary corrective measures.
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