I began this thread, &suddendly it disappeared,if you find a few disjointed sentences regarding this subject - I claim them.
Since joining this form, I have been considering what choices I have made that contributed to having OSA. And if there is anything I can do to prevent my children/grandchildren from following in my path. I certainly would be interested in the comments from Dr Park, and any of the Medical Professionals on this forum.We were vaguely aware of the dangers of smoking years ago, but with our Government and Medical instutions proclaiming the litany of dangers connected with smoking. & Smoking is now banned in most public buildings and stores and everyone who now smokes, is aware of the problems. that can be traced to smoking or alcohol abuse.
Most of us can make the connection to with overweight, large neck size and sleep apnea.. But what about our general diet, would certain vitamins/minerals help protect our bodies? What habits, or life styles do you have, that perhaps have contributed to you having this condition.
I would prefer not to go to bed at night hooked through a six foot hose to a hair dryer wildly pumping pressurized air into my Darth Vader mask, then to my lungs, but it is in my future as long as I live. But I don't want the grandbabies in our family to have this for their future..
I have been wondering about destructive personality habits. I confess to having Type A attributes. I have lightened that a bit with a sense of fun - You can get a feeling of that by looking at my photo dressed as a witch at Halloween. But, professionally (now retired) and at home I have pushed & persisted with a strict work ethic, that frequently leaves me exhausted. How much has my dual habits of fighting sleep, with resulting insomnia been harmful to my health. I didn't get TypeTtwo Diabetes because I was fat. Nor, did I develop Fibromyalgia because I wanted to lead an Educational Support Group for 13 years.(But I did) I have a few more conditions, my life style/personal habits may have caused. What about exercise. How does this figure in your life? Please share your throughts on this? Perhaps we can make the breakthroughs. in discovering leads to apnea, similar to those that have led to reduced smoking. Ruth Rayceen
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