There are many self help sleep apnea treatments you can try if you believe you are suffering from sleep apnea. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea are being tired all the time, constant headaches, a dry or scratchy throat, or if you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air. Sometimes though, you will not fully wake up when your breathing becomes labored, so it may be hard to self diagnosis sleep apnea.

However, it seems logical that if you’re very tired during the day, or find yourself needing frequent naps (or even falling asleep at your desk for a few minutes), you might want to consider a few self help sleep apnea treatments and/or see a doctor for further diagnosis.

Statistics show that more men than women suffer from sleep apnea, and if you’re overweight, or smoke, you are more likely to suffer from this serious condition. This is where a self help sleep apnea treatment is the best defense. If you smoke – stop smoking (I know, easier said than done), but maybe cut down in the evening and see if it makes a difference.

If you need to lose weight, you might want to find a healthy way to lose weight and see if that helps your sleep apnea too. And, if it does, hopefully you’ve made the best lifestyle change you could possibly have as you figure out how to lose weight and keep it off.

Another good Sleep Apnea Treatment is to NOT lie on your back when you sleep. When you’re o your back, your tonsils or other fatty tissue are more likely to relax into your airway and cut off your breathing. A special pillow that keeps you slightly elevated might also be a good thing to try first.

If none of this works, it’s time to see a doctor. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, the best sleep apnea treatment may come in the form of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This is a specialized airway machine that delivers a gentle flow of air into your body so you keep breathing. It also prevents your throat from closing up, which is the main cause of gasping for air in the middle of the night.