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Over the years many studies have shown that there is a very strong connection between sleep apnea and excess weight, especially for those who struggle with obesity. In fact, it has been stated that obesity can be a cause of sleep apnea as well as increase the severity of its effects.
In this article, we will explain what sleep apnea is, as well as the connection between an improvement in sleep apnea and weight loss.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a disorder that is experienced by many people. It can be defined as the disruption of breathing while being asleep. The most common form of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. This is when the upper airway is obstructed or very narrow. Obesity predominantly increases the severity of sleep apnea due to excess fat deposits in the neck that further blocks the upper airway as a person sleeps. Those that suffer from obesity also have an enlarged tongue and abdomen area that can negatively affect sleep apnea, as both of these obstruct breathing even further.
How Weight Affects Sleep Apnea
As excess weight increases the severity of sleep apnea, weight loss can also decrease the symptoms of the disorder. The only problem is that sleep apnea makes it harder to lose weight as it is said to slow down your metabolism. However, the good news is that as you lose weight and your sleep apnea improves it will become easier and easier to lose weight.
How Much Weight Loss to Stop Sleep Apnea
There is no fixed amount of weight that one should lose to reduce the effects of sleep apnea. Instead, it has been suggested that achieving a moderate weight and maintaining that weight will reduce the effects of the disorder. Thus, when one has reached a weight where one does not have excessive deposits of neck fat, an excessively large abdomen, and one’s tongue size has decreased, the effects of sleep apnea will lessen.
If you are struggling with sleep apnea and obesity then it is advisable to consult a licensed medical weight loss professional to help you through your weight loss journey. Slender Wonder can help you lose the stubborn fat that is keeping you from having a good night’s sleep. To find out more about how we can help you lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle, contact us at Slender Wonder.
