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According to American Academy of Sleep Medicine AASM, medical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea because of its unreliable delivery methods and insufficient evidence of treatment effectiveness, tolerability and safety.
Sleep apnea is a chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep, warning signs include snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness. Animal studies demonstrated that the synthetic cannabis extract dronabinol improved respiratory stability, recent studies in humans have explored the potential use of dronabinol as an alternative treatment for sleep apnea.
Treatment with the use of medical cannabis has shown adverse effects such as daytime sleepiness, which may lead to unintended consequences such as motor vehicle accidents. Effective and safe treatments for sleep apnea are available from licensed medical providers at accredited sleep facilities. Treatment options for sleep apnea include CPAP therapy using mild levels of air pressure provided through a mask, to keep the throat open while sleeping.
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