Sleep apnea is a very serious condition which should not be ignored by anyone.  It can lead to a buildup of toxins in the blood, the death of brain cells, and an interruption of sleep patterns which can cause fatigue and other problems during the day.  Fortunately there are many sleep apnea treatments and options available to any patient; the key is to understand which will be most effective in your case and which may not.

First off remember that there are no sleep apnea treatments that will work if you have sleep apnea because of being severely overweight or obese.  This excessive body fat around the area of the neck and throat will always collapse into the airway there, cutting it off during sleep.  For those that are very overweight, the only types of sleep apnea treatments that are effective are CPAP machines, a type of oxygen tank and face mask that forces oxygen into the body at a continuous pace.  There aren't many other types of treatments than can overcome the problem of severe obesity when it comes to sleep apnea.

For others, there are more effective sleep apnea treatments one can try.  Usually a snore pillow can help as these are meant to cradle the head and neck and keep it upright.  Some who suffer from sleep apnea have found that these pillows also help with their condition as they don't allow the tongue to fall into the throat and block the airway.  Keeping the airway moist is also helpful as it can help with breathing; when the throat and sinuses are dry then breathing is labored.  Simple sleep apnea treatments you can try at home include menthol in a vaporizer or a warm mist humidifier.  The same sprays and drops you might try for snoring also help to coat the throat and keep it open during sleep.

Your doctor can also recommend different sleep apnea treatments for you.  A body pillow can keep you sleeping on your side, or a mouth guard can keep your jaw in line if it clenches during sleep.  Your own reasons for suffering from sleep apnea are going to factor into which of these sleep apnea treatments are best for you.  A doctor can perform a thorough exam and perhaps even recommend a sleep study to find out why you have this condition and then recommend a treatment.