Sleep apnea and caffeine: Any connection?
Sleep apnea and caffeine: Any connection?QuestionMy husband decided to stop drinking soda. Since then, his obstructive sleep apnea has improved. Is there research to support a connection between sleep apnea and caffeine? AnswerResearchers haven't implicated caffeine as a factor that causes or aggravates obstructive sleep apnea. In one study, however, caffeine seemed to improve mental alertness in people who have obstructive sleep apnea. In addition, caffeine is sometimes prescribed for premature infants to reduce episodes of interrupted breathing during sleep. These lifestyle changes may help manage some cases of obstructive sleep apnea:
Often, however, devices are needed to keep the airway open. In other cases, surgery is recommended. RelatedLast Updated: 2010-10-01 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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