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What Causes Weight Gain While Using CPAP Machine For Sleep Apnea?

I am currently using a C-Pap machine. Was diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea in August.I am dealing with air going into my stomach because I am a mouth breather. It is very uncomfortable and was wondering what I could do.I have gained weight since trying to deal with my sleep apnea.
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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you have taken right action to stop or face problem of sleepapnea.you have to stop mouth breathing. is it your old habit or recent development. can have checked by ent doctor to check nasal obstruction. can go for yoga and naturopathy to stop mouth breathing.pranayam will be helpful. gaining weight is a separate issue. it is not linked to sleep apnea.
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What Causes Weight Gain While Using CPAP Machine For Sleep Apnea?

you have taken right action to stop or face problem of sleepapnea.you have to stop mouth breathing. is it your old habit or recent development. can have checked by ent doctor to check nasal obstruction. can go for yoga and naturopathy to stop mouth breathing.pranayam will be helpful. gaining weight is a separate issue. it is not linked to sleep apnea.