{"id":198,"date":"2022-10-03T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=198"},"modified":"2022-10-24T21:32:09","modified_gmt":"2022-10-24T21:32:09","slug":"does-sleep-apnea-ever-go-away-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/does-sleep-apnea-ever-go-away-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Sleep Apnea Ever Go Away on Its Own?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleep-apnea-clipboard-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"Sleep apnea on clipboard.\" class=\"wp-image-199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleep-apnea-clipboard-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/sleep-apnea-clipboard.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each night, millions of people miss out on several hours of sleep due to sleep apnea, but what\u2019s worse is that many more cases remain completely undiagnosed! However, your rest isn\u2019t all that\u2019s at stake when it comes to sleep apnea; if left untreated, it can also result in some pretty serious health consequences. But is seeking treatment the only way to address sleep apnea, or will it ever go away on its own? Here\u2019s more from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/sleep-apnea-treatment.html\">your sleep dentist<\/a> about what causes sleep apnea and what you can do to manage your symptoms, as the condition won\u2019t simply resolve itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Sleep Apnea &amp; What Causes It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea, and it\u2019s characterized by blockage in the airway occurring throughout the night while you\u2019re asleep. When it happens, your body is forced to wake up and normalize your breathing, causing you to miss out on much needed sleep and accumulate sleep debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This blockage can be caused by a variety of things, and it\u2019s very often associated with chronic snoring! Some known possible causes include but aren\u2019t limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weight gain (excess fat around the neck or chest cavity).<\/li><li>Underlying facial anatomy such as a larger-than-average tongue or big tonsils.<\/li><li>Sleeping on your back.<\/li><li>Excessive alcohol consumption.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Sleep Apnea Go Away on Its Own?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, sleep apnea is not something that will clear up on its own. Even though the symptoms can be treated, usually with the help of oral appliances, CPAP machines, or other forms of sleep apnea therapy, the condition itself is chronic and cannot be cured entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means your best bet at getting healthy, uninterrupted sleep is mitigating the symptoms and making lifestyle changes to lessen the condition\u2019s effect on you. It\u2019s worth noting that children can sometimes be successfully cured of sleep apnea if it\u2019s addressed early on, through means such as tonsil extraction or orthodontic therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Sleep Apnea Be Managed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though it might be chronic, sleep apnea can still be effectively managed! There are actually several things you can do to help reduce the severity, or even the presence, of your sleep apnea symptoms. Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Watch your weight<\/strong> \u2013 Try to maintain a healthy weight by exercising regularly and eating a vitamin-rich diet with fewer sugary and processed foods.<\/li><li><strong>Establish a bedtime routine<\/strong> \u2013 Try to limit the number of distractions that occur around bedtime and aim to go to bed around the same time every evening.<\/li><li><strong>Address other causes of sleep disruption<\/strong> \u2013 If seasonal allergies are causing your sleep disruption, you can try using over-the-counter medicines to alleviate your symptoms. Also be conscious of too much light entering your bedroom and ensure that the inside temperature is comfortable.<\/li><li><strong>Seek treatment for your sleep apnea<\/strong> \u2013 If you\u2019re able to receive a diagnosis from a sleep doctor, you can receive sleep apnea therapy that will greatly improve the quality of your rest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, your sleep apnea won\u2019t go away on its own\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean that nothing can be done about it! Seeking treatment from your sleep dentist and taking steps to manage your symptoms will get you back on track to getting a good night\u2019s sleep every night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Prachi D. Shah received her DDS from the New York University College of Dentistry and is a proud member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. Her practice in Pantego, TX is pleased to offer a wide range of services including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/sleep-apnea-treatment.html\">sleep apnea treatment<\/a>. If you have any questions about sleep apnea or would like to schedule a visit, you can contact Dr. Shah through her practice\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or over the phone: (817) 860-2222.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each night, millions of people miss out on several hours of sleep due to sleep apnea, but what\u2019s worse is that many more cases remain completely undiagnosed! 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