Sleep Apnea – Treatment

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Doctors generally do not recommend medications as the primary treatment for sleep apnea. However, some drugs can help patients manage symptoms of sleep apnea, including daytime sleepiness or difficulty sleeping. C-PAP and oral appliances work well, but they’re not cures for sleep apnea. The only sure way to rid yourself of the condition for good is to either lose weight or have surgery to remove excess tissue from the palate or throat. Surgery can have side effects and is more invasive, which is why it’s usually viewed as a last resort. And I should add that those who are thin and have sleep apnea unfortunately may not be able to have either lose weight or surgery.