Myths and Facts About Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on June 20, 2024
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Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring
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Sleep Apnea Is No Big Deal
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It Blocks Your Breathing
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Only Older People Get It
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Alcohol Will Help You Sleep
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Sleep Apnea Is Rare in Kids
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Losing Weight Can Help
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Lying on Your Side Can Help
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A Mouthpiece Might Work, Too
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CPAP Is an Effective Treatment
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Surgery Is the Surest Way to Fix Apnea
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Sleep Apnea Association.
Chan, J. American Family Physician, March 2004.
Cleveland Clinic.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
National Council on Aging
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