Do you feel lethargic even after a good nights sleep? Do you wake up often during the night? Do you snore? If yes, then you may be suffering from a condition known as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).Also Read - Poor Lifestyle Choices by Youngsters Lead to Surge in Tuberculosis Cases During Lockdown

Obstructive sleep apnea is perhaps the most feared but untreated condition. It lacks awareness. A bad sleep at night is often sorted out by taking a pill at night. But, the cause often remains undiagnosed and untreated. Also Read - Keto Diet For Weight Loss: Is it Effective? If Yes, How Much Weight Can We Lose? - 5 Points to Know

OSA is definitely not the sleep disorder problem that you can put an end to with a sleeping pill. Also Read - Explained: What's Status Of BA.2 Omicron Variant In India? Should People Worry? Expert Speaks - Watch

OSA is the mother of all major cardiac morbidities and other morbidities in adults as well children. Recent studies have placed the prevalence of OSA at a mean of 22 per cent (range, 9-37 per cent) in men and 17 per cent (range, 4-50 per cent) in women.

If you are also struggling with OSA, then making a few lifestyle changes can avoid it. Dr Tilak Suvarna, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai share a few healthy lifestyle habits that can help avoid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Therefore it is important to follow a regular exercise schedule as physical activity will aid in weight loss.

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