Maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding alcohol, and avoiding smoke may reduce your risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.
For a person who has obstructive sleep apnea, there are several ways to keep your airways open, such as sleeping on your side. For more information, see the section on Managing.
Last reviewed on 09/20/2006
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