In most cases, sleep apnoea does not resolve on its own and is a chronic condition. The question of whether sleep apnoea may resolve on its own, it is often mentioned, but in practice it is rare. The condition is most commonly caused by mechanical and anatomical factors, such as narrowing of the airways, laxity of the throat tissues or being overweight. These causes do not resolve without intervention, which is why the body is unable to „cure” the problem on its own.

Untreated sleep apnoea leads to recurrent episodes of hypoxia at night, which places a strain on the cardiovascular and nervous systems. In the long term, this can result in high blood pressure, chronic fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Patients also often notice a deterioration in the quality of their sleep and a decline in their daytime performance. For some people, lifestyle changes – such as losing weight, cutting down on alcohol or improving sleep hygiene – may bring about an improvement. However, this is not always a sufficient solution.

Therefore, in most cases, specialist treatment is necessary to manage the symptoms and prevent complications.