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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid Sedative Use

Prevention Overview Articles

Sleep apnea
Losing weight and avoiding alcohol and sedatives may help some individuals. Children with very large tonsils and adenoids may develop sleep apnea and related problems. They should be evaluated to see whether they need to have their tonsils or aden...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 7, 2006
Sleep Apnea
For people who snore frequently, weight control, avoidance of evening alcohol or tranquilizers, and adjustment of sleeping position may help reduce the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Sleep Apnea
For people who snore frequently, weight control, smoking cessation, avoidance of evening alcohol or tranquilizers, and adjustment of sleeping position may help reduce the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Abstinence
Abstinence is the act of refraining from engaging in a positively reinforced, or pleasurable, behavior. It is typically a voluntary act, but it can also be imposed, and it typically occurs when an individual experiences a sense of decreased personal control over a behavior (e.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Weight Management: Healthy Eating
Food is your body’s fuel. You can’t live without it. The key is to give your body enough nutrients and energy without eating too much. Learn new eating habits to manage your weight.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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