You have likely heard that you should be focusing on two major categories when it comes to addressing your sleep disorder. First, you should be considering lifestyle decisions and ensuring the choices you make throughout your life are protecting you, so you may sleep throughout the night. These are things that can take place during the day or the night! Next, you should also be relying on sleep apnea treatment that you receive from our practice. Why not break down the details by day … and night … for an easier approach? Remember, if you ever have any questions, we are here to answer them.
Sleep Care During The Day
During the day, you’ll want to keep up with the tasks that can promote sleep later on. Didn’t realize there were goals you could be achieving during waking hours that might help so much? Consider the following:
- Now is the time to exercise if you need to lose weight to promote effective sleep apnea treatment
- Remember to treat allergies during the day to limit congestion while sleeping
- Take time to dust and clean your home to limit allergens that can cause congestion
- Be mindful of cutting off your caffeine intake early enough to avoid difficulty falling asleep
Sleep Care At Night
Now, this is the time of your day when you know you can take some serious steps that will help your sleep apnea treatment yield wonderful results. Here’s what you need to keep in mind:
- Remember to avoid caffeine at night
- Remember to avoid alcohol at night, which can interrupt your sleep
- Remember to avoid sleeping on your back, which can obstruct your breathing
- Set up a relaxing environment, so you can drift to sleep easily
Protect Yourself With Smart Attention To Sleep Apnea
When you know you need to do something about sleep apnea but you aren’t sure where to begin, visit us to discuss treatment and other options. James Stewart, DDS, and our team serve patients from Livonia, MI, as well as Farmington Hills, Farmington, Plymouth, Northville, Novi, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Garden City, Westland, Redford, and the surrounding communities. To schedule a consultation, call our office today at (734) 425-4400.
