How to Treat Sleep Apnea?
Apnea can be caused by obesity, adenoid hypertrophy, tongue base falling backward, and other reasons. It can be alleviated through weight control, medication, and surgery.
Obesity: Failing to pay attention to diet or exercise can lead to obesity, causing excessive fat in the pharynx, which affects the respiratory tract, especially when changing positions, affecting normal breathing and resulting in apnea. At this point, appropriate exercise such as jogging, rope skipping, swimming, etc., is needed to promote fat burning. Pay attention to a light diet, eat less high-oil and high-fat foods, reduce fat accumulation, and control weight.
Adenoid Hypertrophy: Repeated stimulation of adenoid tissue can easily lead to pathological enlargement, causing respiratory distress and oral breathing. You can choose Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray, Cetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets, and other medications as recommended by your doctor for improvement. In severe cases, adenoidectomy can be used to improve ventilation.
Tongue Base Falling Backward: If the tongue base falls backward, it can also affect normal breathing, mainly when changing positions, the tongue body will move backward and block the throat. At this point, the excess tissue can be removed surgically, along with respiratory therapy.
In addition to the above common causes, reasons such as rhinitis or nasal polyps cannot be ruled out. It is necessary to improve relevant examinations to identify the cause and receive targeted treatment.
