Three Simple Steps to Cut Your Sleep Apnea Risk

According to the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 18 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. This is a chronic disorder in which one repeatedly stops breathing during the night, and it can have major, life-threatening consequences.

There are three simple steps one can take to cut your risk of sleep apnea. These lifestyle changes include:

• Eliminate alcohol as it can relax the muscles of the upper airway.
• Lose weight as it contributes to obstruction of the airway.
• Quit smoking as this can cause swelling of the tissues in the airway.

These steps will improve your health in general, but they may also reduce the risk or severity of sleep apnea.

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