Apnea, is for life in most cases. The most successful way to cure apnea is to die, that's 100% effective. Snoring is a symptom of apnea and other problems. Snoring inidcates a problem, sometimes apnea. The worst problem of apnea is not breathing, due to airway closure or other problems. The best wa...

I had NO symptoms except heavy snoring when I was tested for apnea and have been using the CPAP for 2 years now. I have since lost some weight (54 yrs, 6'-2", 195 down from 215), lowered my cholesterol, and gotten generally healthier since. I am trying to get off the machine by losing more weight an...