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If you feel tired during the day even after a regular night’s sleep and snore very loudly during sleep cycles, then you could be suffering from sleep apnia. Another sign that you could have some form of sleep disorder is when you have been observed to stop breathing several times for certain periods of time during sleep. So how to sleep better?

Sleep aids include sleep medication and sleep devices and even surgeries. Apart from these, changing personal habits could help in in curing sleep apnia.

Nicotine is an addictive substance that should be avoided as it has no benefits for your body. Drop the smoking habit and while you’re at it, avoid alcohol and medicines that cause drowsiness because these substances interrupt your sleep cycles by preventing your airways from staying open during sleep.

If you are overweight, go on a sensible diet and exercise regime that not only helps keep your body in shape and increase self confidence, your health improves and reduces symptoms of sleep apnia. By sleeping on your side, you can keep your airway open during sleep cycles.

Specially designed masks that use air pressure to force airways to stay open during sleep are recommended by some doctors. Among other devices available are CPAP machines that prevent your tongue from falling to the back of your throat whch can block the breathing passage. Misalign teeth and saliva build up are some uncomfortable side effects from using these devices. Also, headaches, dry nose and dry mouth may be experienced by users of anti-snoring devices.

You can also consider undergoing surgery to help with your sleep apena disorder. Consult your doctor who will be able to provide you with more information. Excess flesh from the uvula is removed from the back of the throat while the soft palate and pharynx are made tighter. There are also options for nasal surgeries that help with sleep cycles and improve the sleep apnia condition.