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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.

Overview

Primary prevention of sleep apnea involves lifestyle changes such as weight loss and smoking cessation, reconstruction of facial anomalies, and treatment of underlying medical causes.

Sleep Apnea Primary Prevention

  • Maintain ideal weight
  • Reduce alcohol
  • Reduce sedative use
  • Smoking cessation
  • Reconstruction of facial anomalies
  • Treatment of underlying medical causes

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