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by ayhanfuat 648 days ago
Yes, sleep apnea mostly gets worse if you sleep on your back so they suggest sleeping on your side.
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Yes, although untreated sleep apnea is dangerous and you shouldn't rely on this if you suspect you have it. It may make it better but you may still be starving your tissues of oxygen.
I have sleep apnea that I treat with a BiPAP machine. The neurologist who manages it said that everybody has sleep apnea to some degree, and, as a matter of fact, with my BiPAP machine, I have fewer episodes than the average person.
Starting CPAP tonight. Wish me luck!
How did you sleep?
Just fine. It was a total non-issue! I slept fine before, but now I’m not gonna give myself a stroke or heart attack.
Good luck!
Thanks! It went well.
Conversely, for my case:

I was told that my sleep apnea didn't rise to the level of a medical condition needing intervention, but I should try to avoid sleeping on my back to help with the problems that do present.