Treatment of OSA with PAP has been shown to improve daytime sleepiness and sleep-related quality of life [18], and is associated with reduced motor vehicle accidents [21]
however, because the patient was not taking hormonal contraception at the time of her visit to our department, this therapy was contraindicated
Dietary modifications are often the most effective first-line approach: Eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large portions, as this reduces the burden on delayed gastric emptying Avoid high-fat foods , which are slower to digest and may exacerbate feelings of fullness and discomfort Reduce intake of spicy, acidic, or heavily seasoned foods that may irritate the gastrointestinal tract Limit carbonated beverages , which can increase bloating and abdominal distension Eat slowly and chew thoroughly to aid digestion and reduce the volume of air swallowed Stay well hydrated , particularly if experiencing diarrhoea, but avoid drinking large volumes with meals Timing considerations can also help
(PubMed) Kwik-Uribe CL, Golub MS, Keen CL