Alex Lucio, CEO of 3B Medical Inc., explains five lifestyle choices or habits that can make sleep apnea worse for anyone who suffers from it.

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Alex Lucio

2. A F F E C T I N G U P T O 6 P E R C E N T O F A L L A D U L T S
and 2 percent of all children, according to the World Health Organization
(WHO), sleep apnea is a widespread sleep disorder. It's characterized by
spontaneous interruptions of breathing or restricted breathing while a person
sleeps. Due to its negative impact on sleep quality, many people who suffer
from sleep apnea also suffer from chronic fatigue. To minimize the effects of
this disorder, sleep apnea sufferers should familiarize themselves with the
following five things that can make this disorder worse.
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3. Many people prefer sleeping on
their back because it doesn't
stress their spine. When a person
sleeps on their stomach, his or her
spine bends, thereby increasing
the risk of back pain. But sleep
apnea suffers shouldn't sleep on
their back either as the weight of
their chest compresses their lungs
and worsens this disorder.
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A person's weight influences his
or her risk of sleep apnea as well
as the severity of this disorder.
Excess weight is the leading cause
of sleep apnea. People who are
overweight or obese are more
likely to develop this disorder
because the excess fatty tissue in
their mouth and airways restricts
their ability to breathe.

4. DRINKING ALCOHOL
DRINKING FULL-FAT MILK
Not only does it increase the risk of fatty
liver disease, but drinking alcohol can
worsen the effects of sleep apnea. Being a
depressant, alcohol slows down the body's
metabolic processes. After drinking alcohol,
a person's lungs and upper respiratory
muscles function more slowly. As a result,
there's a greater risk of interrupted
breathing while the person sleeps.
While an excellent source of calcium and
protein, full-fat milk isn't the best choice of
beverage for sleep apnea sufferers. Studies
have shown that people who consume lots
of high-fat milk and other dairy products
are more likely to develop sleep apnea than
their counterparts.

5. Muscle relaxants are often
prescribed to people suffering
from muscle spasms and pain.
They work by forcing muscles
to relax rather than remain
constricted. The downside to
muscle relaxants is that they
affect all muscles, including
the upper respiratory muscles.
Therefore, taking them before
bedtime can worsen sleep
apnea.
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6. is more than just a
nuisance; it's a serious
disorder that can lower a
person's quality of life.
By making the right
lifestyle changes,
however, individuals can
minimize the effects of
sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea
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7. T H A N K S F O R V I E W I N G !
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