Sleep apnea, rising among military personnel, can affect enlistment and readiness, with waivers possible if well-managed and not impairing duties.
Normal sleep oxygen levels are 95-100%; levels below 92% need medical attention. Sleep apnea can reduce oxygen, requiring CPAP or lifestyle changes.
Thyroid issues can cause snoring and sleep apnea; diagnosis involves blood tests, with treatment including medication, lifestyle changes, and exercises.
Closed-mouth snoring, often hinting at sleep apnea, can be managed with exercises, sleep position changes, and anti-snoring devices.
Exercises like tongue slides and singing can strengthen airways and reduce snoring naturally, offering an alternative to medical devices.
Cannabis may reduce snoring in some cases, but CPAP therapy and lifestyle changes are more reliable treatments.
CFS and sleep apnea, both causing fatigue, need careful diagnosis and management, including CPAP therapy for sleep apnea.
Snore guards, including MADs and TRDs, reduce snoring by keeping the airway open, offering an alternative to CPAP for some sleep apnea sufferers.
Nasal snoring, caused by airway obstructions like allergies, is linked to sleep apnea and can be managed with lifestyle changes, nasal strips, and CPAP therapy.
Nasal snoring, caused by airway obstructions like allergies, is linked to sleep apnea and can be managed with lifestyle changes, nasal strips, and CPAP therap