{"id":251,"date":"2021-03-26T13:05:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T13:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2021-03-26T13:05:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T13:05:17","slug":"does-sleep-apnea-go-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isleepsolutions.com\/blog\/does-sleep-apnea-go-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Sleep Apnea Ever Go Away?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When you\u2019re considering different solutions for sleep apnea \u2013 be it an oral appliance, CPAP therapy, or a combination of the two \u2013 there might be a part of you that\u2019s asking: \u201cWhat if I just wait for my disorder to go away on its own?\u201d As tempting as it might be to try and save money by letting your sleep apnea take care of itself, it\u2019s important to understand what causes the condition and how that can affect its potential to go away naturally. Read below to learn more about what contributes to sleep apnea and how you might take control of some of those risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obstructive sleep apnea \u2013 by far the most common cause of sleep apnea \u2013 is caused by a collapse of the airway during sleep. This is often caused by anatomical factors such as a deviated nasal symptom or enlarged turbinates in the nose. It may also be a result of floppy soft tissues in the mouth or throat falling back and blocking the airway. A narrow airway can also increase the risk of sleep apnea, especially if you\u2019ve gained weight. Other common causes include sleeping on your back (thus causing the tongue to fall directly back onto the airway) and drinking alcohol right before bed (making the muscles in the throat more likely to relax and collapse).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will Sleep Apnea Go Away?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most sleep apnea is connected to anatomy, which is something that doesn\u2019t usually significantly change once you\u2019ve reached adulthood. Children might be able to have their sleep apnea permanently treated after their tonsils or adenoids have been removed, but after growth has ended, your options are generally to use different forms of treatment to reduce the symptoms of sleep apnea or to undergo advanced surgical procedures (which tend to vary in how effective they are). With all that said, though, you can often see a significant improvement in sleep apnea by addressing key risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Change the Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n