Shouldn't stomach sleeping prevent OSA in some people?

I know sleeping on my back creates blockage for me at night. I'm assuming this has to do with my soft palate or maybe my tongue blocking my airway. If i can figure out how to comfortably sleep on my stomach shouldn't that in theory prevent OSA blockage during sleep?

Sounds reasonable. Wont do much for your neck though.

Maybe if you were to attach a weight to your tongue so it would hang out of your mouth lol. Just kidding, sleeping on your stomach is never a good position for your spine. I wish I could get off my stomach.

Yes, I can feel the blockages sometimes when I lay flat on my back. Laying on my stomach seems to be very relaxing for me. I don;t know whether or not it makes any difference in our soft palates. I just squnch up the pillows. Using nasal pillows still works for me on my stomach.

you need to speak to your doctor and let him explain about your apnea specifically.

generally speaking, when you go into deep sleep your body relaxes including your windpipe. the problem is usually in your windpipe collapsing and closing, not your soft palate or tongue in your mouth. the blockage occurs no matter how you sleep. if your doctor prescribed and your insurance paid for a cpap, with few exceptions you'll have and need it til death do you part. there is no easy answer.

pap4life wrote:Yes, I can feel the blockages sometimes when I lay flat on my back. Laying on my stomach seems to be very relaxing for me. I don;t know whether or not it makes any difference in our soft palates. I just squnch up the pillows. Using nasal pillows still works for me on my stomach.

if you feel the blockages, it's not the apnea you're feeling. apnea only occurs when you are in deep sleep. you may very well have another medical condition in addition to apnea that you are feeling.

When I try to sleep on my stomach I still have my face turned sideways on the pillow. I don't think my tongue falls forward enough in this position to open up my throat and prevent obstructive apneas.