I found out 3 guys I work with use CPAP machines. I never heard of these things before. All 3 of the guys look like Tony Soprano. Let's just say they're not joggers or dieters. Is there a correlation to these machines and weight? Wouldn't weight loss be a better solution?
I ask because my dad says he needs one now, and I think he just needs to be more active and lose weight.
2007-05-22 05:51:08 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
sleep apnea is what's in your nasal & throat!!! weight affects your body raising your chest, but it's what blocking your airway!!! i know Lots of slim, fit people on CPAP
2007-05-23 04:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are not for overweight people. Sleep apnea is a serious problem and anyone can have it. Even kids have it sometimes. Yes overweight people may be more prone to sleep apnea but this is not why they have it. It is serious. Look up sleep apnea on the web to find out more about it. The late Reggie White had sleep apnea and was a famous Green Bay Packer player. He was big but not overweight.
2007-05-22 05:57:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had one for 5 years, I'm a little overweight but my problem started when I was young and quite skinny. It has something to do with my soft palate, it's just the way I developed. Weight loss could definitely help the situation for some people, but it may not completely get rid of the problem.
2007-05-22 06:00:53 · answer #3 · answered by dkilbey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sleep Apnea does effect people of all sizes, but if you are overweight or obese, you are at a higher risk of having it.
2007-05-22 05:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
walk backward in the park for 43 minutes
2017-03-16 10:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do 45 minutes cardio workouts a few times a week
2015-12-17 15:54:50 · answer #6 · answered by Dena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consume honey before bed because consumption of honey may help to burn more fat during those early hours of sleep
2016-05-14 11:09:05 · answer #7 · answered by Frank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sleep apnea affects people in all weight categories, so no, weight is not a big factor in the problem.
2007-05-22 05:54:05 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a vegetable bean dip such as hummus instead of ranch dressing or a fatty cream based dip
2016-03-10 14:11:40 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
got nuts with nuts eating a handful of nuts will help you stay full try soaking them in water for a different texture
2016-08-14 07:03:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋