Sleep Apnea Questions

Hello, the test which can differentiate is called sleep study or polysomnography. This can be done both At home or at an hospital. The Hospital one has more parameters and is better but many patients have difficulty in sleeping at a hospital. The one done at home has less parameter but easily done.

Low fat diet ,do regular walking. Reduce your weight to 55 kg slowly. Plenty of water. Lot of salad and fruits. Missi roti.

Dear lybtateuser,
- You can undergo surgery as advised by your doctor as it will improve your condition
- also reduce weight by diet & exercise as overweight/ obesity also is a factor for sleep apnea.

Snoring is the production of upper airway noise via breathing during sleep. Snorting or grunting sound of breathing during sleep. Snore- during sleep, the noise produced while breathing through the mouth.If, during the deep sleep phase, and especially during REM sleep, the muscle tone is insufficient, the tongue can fall backward due to gravity, and vibrate against the soft palate, uvula and pharynx. This occurs particularly in the supine position.
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Hi Lybrate-user
Yes there is a test for sleep apnea. It is called polysomnography or sleep study. This test is done overnight when you are asleep. It will involve connecting certain wires and electrodes which will monitor your breathing pattern, oxygen level in blood, air flow, ECG and many more during sleep. The cost varies on the level of sleep study. Basic study measures only 3 or 4 parameters. While a comprehensive sleep study have more than 20 channels. Thus it may vary between 2000 to ...more

Sleep apnea is becoming common nowadays. She must do breathing exercises and yoga as it will help her to breathe easily. Consult me through lybrate and I can help you better then by taking all her history...

Do Take balanced diet and hyderated Avoid stress anxiety and anticipating the things Do regular physical activity and breathing exercises for about 30 minutes regularly Best Wishes

Dear lybrate-user,
Both these. Cpap and zolfrsh are habit forming and their effect reduces over time. Tryptomer is not entirely used for lack of sleep so, it is not an exact substitute.
Better for you if you inculcate the habit of natural sleep. The side effects of these medications are not kind and you must fine alternative methods.
Regards.

Clear nasal passages. If you have a stuffy nose, rinse sinuses with saline before bed. Using a Neti pot, nasal decongestant, or nasal strips can also help you breathe more easily while sleeping. If you have allergies, reduce dust mites and pet dander in your bedroom or use an allergy medication.
Keep bedroom air moist. Dry air can irritate membranes in the nose and throat, so if swollen nasal tissues are the problem, a humidifier may help.
Change your sleeping position. Elevating your he...more

Clear nasal passages. If you have a stuffy nose, rinse sinuses with saline before bed. Using a Neti pot, nasal decongestant, or nasal strips can also help you breathe more easily while sleeping. If you have allergies, reduce dust mites and pet dander in your bedroom or use an allergy medication.
Keep bedroom air moist. Dry air can irritate membranes in the nose and throat, so if swollen nasal tissues are the problem, a humidifier may help.
Change your sleeping position. Elevating your he...more