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Weight loss, alcohol avoidance, controlling reflux (heartburn), and appropriate sleep positioning are the things that the patient can controll. Beyond that, your doctor can recommend treatment options ranging from devices (such as CPAP and oral appliances), to minimally invasive, office based treatments (such as the Pillar Procedure), all the way to aggressive surgical approaches.
Want another incentive to embrace a good eating plan? Most people will lose fat first is in their faces and throats, so you'll likely be able to prevent or reduce sleep problems such as sleep apnea by 30 percent fairly early into your weight-loss program.

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