Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. The most common type is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) which involves a blocked airway from over-relaxed throat muscles. Once the airway is blocked, air cannot enter the lungs, and breathing stops.
During this time, the person’s oxygen level decreases, while carbon dioxide level increases. This leads to sort of a “911” call to the brain which prompts the person to wake up and to open the airway by adjusting the tongue and throat muscles with a loud snore, gasp or snort. This micro- awakenings have a severe impact on quality of sleep and overall health.
Approximately 22 million Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Estimated 80% of Obstructive sleep apnea cases are undiagnosed because a doctor usually can’t detect the condition during routine office visits. Also, no blood test can help diagnose the condition. It can only be detected with a sleep study that is read by a certified sleep doctor.
Do YOU Have The Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea?
The Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
- Concentration and Memory Problems
- Disturbed Sleep & Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Morning Headaches
- Loud Snoring
- Gasping or Choking While Sleeping
- Nausea
- Frequent Nighttime Urination
- Irritability and/or Feelings of Depression
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