Causes of sleep apnea and methods of treatment

The causes of sleep apnea and methods of treatment are identified, according to the Mayo Clinic's medical website.

Causes of sleep apnea:

• Overweight.
• Narrow airways and being congenital.
• Hypertension.
• Exposure to chronic nasal congestion due to diseases such as influenza.
• smoke
• Diabetes.
• Sex where men are more affected than women.
• Genetics plays a role in increasing the incidence of infection.
• Asthma is a disease accompanied by apnea.

Methods of treatment of apnea:

• Treatment of the causative disease.
• Exercise and maintain a perfect weight.
• Do not eat fatty foods before sleeping.
• Stop smoking.
• Do not sleep on your back.
• Use a small device to regulate breathing during sleep.
• The use of the cup placed in the mouth keeps the throat open.
• Operate in difficult cases.

Note: Before following this treatment or this method, please consult your doctor.