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This may sound crazy, but for those who can't tolerate a CPAP, an effective alternative is playing the didgeridoo.[1] Anecdotally my wife and kids were complaining about my snoring, and I bought one for $40 off Amazon. Not only has my snoring improved, but my lung capacity has improved. Plus it's just fun to play. [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360393/
Yes, fixing out the lung capacity, musculature of the diaphragm, throat, tongue, etc is really the cure. And loosing excess weight if that is the case. CPAP, while effective and life changing is a band aid that the medical industry can make money on. I don't hear anyone saying that the CPAP should be used in conjunction with restorative exercises. I'm glad you found this solution.
This is a really dangerous comment.
Yes, it's true that, for some, weight loss is all that's needed.
There are people who need CPAP and no sort of 'lung capacity' and musculature exercises will help. A former coworker even had central sleep apnea. Exercise that.
Exercise helps with everything, but it doesn't mean one will be cured and stop needing CPAP. CPAP isn't that profitable even, considering how long the machines last and that supplies can be found elsewhere, so there's little incentive for medical providers to push them. In fact, in some countries, you'd be hard pressed to find insurers providing CPAP machines, as they are expensive.
The only ROI they might have is with less future hospitalizations due to serious conditions. Untreated sleep apnea can massively increase the chances of heart attacks, strokes and many other conditions.