<![CDATA[As obesity rates in Philadelphia and other U.S. cities grow, the other health conditions that are brought on as a consequence of being overweight continue to grow as well. One such condition is sleep apnea, most notably obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Though most people know that obesity can cause high blood pressure, strokes, and diabetes, one condition that is often times overlooked is sleep apnea. Most people are unaware that being overweight can bring on this type of condition; however, studies have shown that those people who are overweight are more prone to be suffering from OSA each night, usually without even knowing it. It's important to note that you don't have to be obese to suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, but obese persons are at a higher risk of developing the condition.
If you live in the Philadelphia area and have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and you are obese, you may want to consider consulting a Philadelphia sleep apnea dentist who can provide you with various sleep apnea treatment options. If your OSA is obesity-related, losing weight should be a big part of your treatment. Weight loss can be done in various different ways especially through proper diet and exercise, however, some patients are morbidly obese or fail at these traditional methods. In this case bariatric (weight loss) surgery is also an option to treat both obesity and sleep apnea alike. However, surgery is expensive, invasive, and irreversible so it is a decision that should be made carefully after consulting a bariatric surgeon.
Whatever weight loss method you choose, it is important that you treat your sleep apnea while trying to lose the weight. Sleep apnea is very hard on your body and you’ll be much more successful at losing the weight if you are well-rested.]]>
