
Pacific Center for Orofacial Disorders
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Self Care: Obstructive
Sleep Disorders - Snoring and
Sleep Apnea
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Behavioral Change
- Minimize
exercise before sleep
- Limit
pre-sleep work projects
- Sleep
with head elevated
- Avoid
large meals before sleep
- Decrease
noise and light
- Avoid
nightly conflict
Health Enhancement
- Optimize
body weight
- Exercise
daily
- Minimize
sugar, caffeine and alcohol
- Practice
pre-sleep relaxation techniques
Postural Correction
- Sleep
on side
- Sleep
with head elevated and neck supported
Non-prescription
Medication
- Limit
sleep aids to natural herbs
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