My mother may have sleep apnea. Until she sees a pulmonologist, what advice do you have?

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A doctor from lurgence in chicoutimi has sent a paper to pneumo so that she can see a pneumologist to do some tests etc to see if she needs a machine etc but we all agree that everything takes time so in the meantime what can my mother do to improve her sleep and her quality of life? Thanks :). Please note that she hasn't smoked for a year now but she's at like 220 lbs because of that! Okay, thank you!

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, As you mentioned, being overweight can be an important risk factor for sleep apnea. Weight loss through a balanced diet and moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes a day (active walking, yoga, etc) are important to this goal. A nutritionist and physiotherapist can help develop a realistic plan for her, and most group insurances cover this type of service. Other than that, many references indicate that certain medications or substances could make the problem worse. I recommend that you talk to your pharmacist about this. I hope that I have been helpful to you and I remain available if you have any further questions Tom Samaha, pharmacist We'd love to!