Homeopathic Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that can pause the breathing momentary (ranging from seconds to minutes) while sleeping. Sleep apnea has three types including obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea and mixed sleep apnea. Homeopathic medicines for sleep apnea can treat the symptoms associated with it. the best homeopathic remedies for sleep apnea are Ammonium Carb, Lachesis and Lemna Minor.

Obstructive sleep apnea – OSA refers to interrupted breathing episodes occur due to obstructed airways that restricts the flow of air into the lungs as the throat muscles are relaxed when you are asleep. There is no blockage of the airways in central sleep apnea and it occurs due to the failure of the brain to signal the airway muscles. Mixed sleep apnea is a mixture of both obstructive and central sleep apnea at the same time. The obstructive sleep apnea holds the majority share of sleep apnea cases. As compared to other ones, it covers 80% to 85% of cases of sleep apnea. It is a very severe sleep disorder and the most common one.

Homeopathic Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The best homeopathic medicines for obstructive sleep apnea include Lachesis, Ammonium Carb, Lemna Minor, Sanguinaria Nitricum, Agraphis Nutans, Grindelia Robusta, Sambucus and Opium. The appropriate medicine is selected after taking the complete case history of a person suffering from OSA. Homeopathic medicines can not only treat OSA but also get rid of the main cause behind it. homeopathy can treat OSA effectively and the remedies used are safe to use for all age group. Most of the remedies are natural and highly safe. Homeopathic medicines for obstructive sleep apnea can only be taken after consulting a competent homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lachesis – Best Homeopathic Medicine for OSA

Lachesis is the top rated homeopathic remedy for obstructive sleep apnea where the person gets up frequently because of obstructed breathing. The person not only wakes up but also sit up in order to take a deep breath. Fear of going to sleep may also be present in such cases. The persons of this medicine cannot bear anything tight around their neck such as collars.

Ammonium Carb and Agraphis Nutans – To Cure Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Enlarged Adenoids or Tonsils

Ammonium Carb and Agraphis Nutans, both of them are ideal in treating OSA cases associated with enlarged tonsils or enlarged adenoids. The key symptoms to indicate Ammonium Carb are nasal blockage at night, unable to breathe through the nose, and waking starting from sleep. excessive sleepiness during the daytime is also observed. The key features of using Agraphis Nutans are enlarged adenoids or enlarged tonsils along with OSA, nose blockage, tendency to catch cold frequently. Additionally, ear discharge or deafness may be there as well.

Lemna Minor and Sanguinaria Nitricum – To Treat OSA with Nasal Polyps

Homeopathic medicines Lemna Minor and Sanguinaria Nitricum work effectively to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Lemna Minor is prescribed in cases where symptoms like stuffed nostrils from polyps, thick yellow-white discharge from the nose, snoring and foul smell from the nose present with OSA,

Sanguinaria Nitricum can be helpful when OSA is present with other symptoms such as dryness of nostrils, sneezing, yellow-bloody mucus discharge from the nose, burning in nostrils, desire for fresh air, and bad/poor or unsatisfactory sleep. nasal turbinate hypertrophy may also be associated with nasal polyps which call for these medicines.

Grindelia Robusta – To Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Asthmatic Individuals

Grindelia Robusta is another natural remedy to deal with OSA in asthmatic patients where the person stops breathing while sleeping and suddenly wakes up. to perform breathing, the person has to sit up and there is a feeling of oppression in chest with tough, white expectoration and wheezing.

Sambucus – For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment in Children

Sambucus is an ideal treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in children. The child feels suffocation while sleeping and gets up suddenly calls for Sambucus. He sits up to recover breath. The breathing pause can occur several times while sleeping. increased sweating is also present. nose is obstructed and dry in nature.

Opium: To Manage Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Snoring

Opium is another natural medicine for OSA when a person deeply snores. The patient experiences spells of stopped breathing on going to sleep and there is a sensation of suffocation as well. Excessive drowsiness and sluggishness may be felt during the daytime.

Managing Sleep Apnea

The main actions you need to take to manage obstructive sleep apnea are weight management, refrain from alcohol, quitting smoking, do not use sleeping pills or tranquilizers, and sleeping on your sides instead of your back.

Causes of Sleep Apnea

• The primary cause is extreme relaxation of the nose or throat muscles while sleeping
• Enlarged tonsils and adenoids can also be associated with obstructive sleep apnea
• Structural problems of the nose such as Deviated Nasal Septum – DNS may also cause it

Risk Factors

• Obesity
• Thick/large neck
• Smoking
• Diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Nose blockage due to nasal polyps
• Sleeping pills
• Tranquilizers
• Nasal allergies
• Sinus complaints
• Males can get it more than females
• Family history of obstructive sleep apnea
• Person over 40 years of age

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Loud snoring
• Restless sleep
• Waking from sleep suddenly resulting in choking/gasping
• Intense drowsiness/sleepiness during daytime
• Concentration issues during the day
• Mood changes
• High irritability
• Morning headaches
• High blood pressure
• Decreased sex drive
• Excessive sweating
• Increased heart rate
• Poor performance in daily routine/tasks at school or work

Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea if left untreated can result in:

• Sleepiness during work or daytime
• Fatigue and weakness
• Several mental symptoms such as depression, mood changes and irritability
• Hypertension
• Arrhythmias
• Cardiac issues
• Stroke
• Type 2 diabetes

Note: Medicines mentioned here are for information purpose only. Kindly do not self-medicate.

Click the Whatsapp Button to Contact us.
You can write about your problem To Dr. Arsalan Rauf and receive a reply on How Homeopathy can help in treating your disease or illness.

Dr.Arsalan Rauf

I had accomplished D. H. M. S in 2008, I have been into practice (in Rawalpindi & Islamabad) for more or less 14 years. During my practice, I have been treating acute as well as chronic disorders. I had also completed MHS (Masters of Human Sexuality) in 2014 from SAIHS. Covid-19, Dengue fever, Genetic Disorders, Auto-immune Diseases, Sexual dysfunctions and disorders in males as well as females attract my attention, therefore, I love to solve these cases.

Apart from Homeopathy, I am M.A in English Literature from Punjab University. I have been teaching English at Post Graduate National College Rawalpindi for 7 years. So I am holding two noble professions. I have written more than 7000 articles on different subjects. To be more specific I have authored different websites as well.