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• | Loud, chronic snoring |
• | Insomnia |
• | Breathing pauses for long periods |
• | Waking up often at night |
• | Forgetfulness, irritability, depression |
• | Avoid sleeping on your back, because your tongue is more likely to block your airway |
• | Elevate your head using extra pillows or a body wedge |
• | Open your nasal passage via breathing strips, saline nasal flush, or a nasal dilator |
• | Lose weight |
• | Exercise |
• | Talk to a doctor trained in sleep apnea |
• | Use supplemental oxygen while sleeping |
• | Use a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure) machine |
• | Oral appliances made by Dr. Johnson's office to help keep your airway open |