Almost half of our day is spent sleeping. We get energised, rest, and refresh through sleep. However, sleep has complications, threats, and conditions, too. Sleep apnea is one of the complications, with serious and life-threatening consequences. Local studies show that almost 15% suffer from sleep apnea in Singapore.
According to a sleep specialist in Singapore, there are treatments, remedies or lifestyle changes for sleep apnea mild cases. Try these tips.
Lose weight. Maintain a healthy weight, specifically in your upper body. It will help decrease airway obstruction and nasal passageways risks. Even a tad of weight loss helps in sleep apnea. Your condition may get better if you keep a healthy weight, but it can reappear if you gain weight. In case that happens, visit any nearby sleep clinic in Singapore.
Exercise. Regular exercise helps in strengthening your heart, circulating your blood flow, and increasing your energy which is of good help to your sleep apnea.
Avoid smoking and alcohol. Quitting smoking and limiting your alcohol intake can better your sleeping habits.
Avoid certain medications. Refrain from taking sleep-related medications such as tranquilisers, sleeping pills, and sleeping puffs. Only take what your sleep specialist or doctor in Singapore prescribes you to take.
Alter your sleep position. You may sleep on your side. Studies show that sleeping on your back worsens symptoms of your sleep apnea.
These home remedies can reduce the symptoms of your sleep apnea. But traditional treatments, surgery, and regular consultations with a sleep specialist in a Singapore clinic are some of the necessary ways to treat this condition. Sleep apnea is caused by lack of sleep which leads to morning sleepiness. It may cause you high blood pressure, memory loss, poor work performance and focus, vehicle accidents, and marital problems.
Discuss your other concerns with Dr Gan Eng Cern. He’s a Sinus & ENT Specialist in Singapore that does thyroid surgery, sleep treatments, and many more.
