Could I have sleep apnea?
What is sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing problem that can be a serious sleep disorder. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway to the lungs is blocked by the tongue, tonsils, fatty tissue in the throat or relaxed muscles in the upper airway. As a result of the blocked airway, people begin to snore or have difficulty breathing. Sometimes people stop breathing altogether for short periods throughout the night. Besides the risk of not breathing, sleep apnea causes you to wake often and does not allow you to be fully rested. For more information about sleep apnea, go to Orbit Medical's sleep therapy page.
Do I have sleep apnea?
Doctors have reported that about 18 million Americans have sleep apnea and people over the age of 40 are more likely to have it. Many times people do not even know they have OSA. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring, forgetfulness, continual drowsiness during the day, fatigue after waking up, periodic stoppage of breathing during sleep, or frequent waking up during the night. If you suffer from some of these symptoms and think you might have sleep apnea, you should talk to your doctor. He or she will be able to help you get a proper diagnosis.
I have sleep apnea, so what?
Even though many people live normal lives without knowing they have sleep apnea, there are many risks that need to be taken into consideration. Some risks include heart and blood pressure complications, depression, mental confusion, fatigue, hallucinations, and increased risk of automobile accidents.
A common treatment for sleep apnea is called CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure. The function of CPAP is to help keep your airway open during the night. This method uses a bedside device which delivers air through a special mask that covers your nose and mouth while you sleep. Treating your sleep apnea is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Orbit Medical provides the highest level of service to help you overcome sleep apnea. Please feel free to contact Orbit Medical for more information.
There are also some lifestyle changes you can do to help with OSA. You can stop drinking alcohol, stop taking sleep medicine, stop smoking, lose weight (if needed), and sleep on your side. If you would like to talk to others with sleep apnea you can visit American Sleep Apnea Association's Website to find a support group near you.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a breathing problem that can be a serious sleep disorder. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway to the lungs is blocked by the tongue, tonsils, fatty tissue in the throat or relaxed muscles in the upper airway. As a result of the blocked airway, people begin to snore or have difficulty breathing. Sometimes people stop breathing altogether for short periods throughout the night. Besides the risk of not breathing, sleep apnea causes you to wake often and does not allow you to be fully rested. For more information about sleep apnea, go to Orbit Medical's sleep therapy page.
Do I have sleep apnea?
Doctors have reported that about 18 million Americans have sleep apnea and people over the age of 40 are more likely to have it. Many times people do not even know they have OSA. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring, forgetfulness, continual drowsiness during the day, fatigue after waking up, periodic stoppage of breathing during sleep, or frequent waking up during the night. If you suffer from some of these symptoms and think you might have sleep apnea, you should talk to your doctor. He or she will be able to help you get a proper diagnosis.
I have sleep apnea, so what?
Even though many people live normal lives without knowing they have sleep apnea, there are many risks that need to be taken into consideration. Some risks include heart and blood pressure complications, depression, mental confusion, fatigue, hallucinations, and increased risk of automobile accidents.
A common treatment for sleep apnea is called CPAP or continuous positive airway pressure. The function of CPAP is to help keep your airway open during the night. This method uses a bedside device which delivers air through a special mask that covers your nose and mouth while you sleep. Treating your sleep apnea is an important decision that requires careful consideration. Orbit Medical provides the highest level of service to help you overcome sleep apnea. Please feel free to contact Orbit Medical for more information.
There are also some lifestyle changes you can do to help with OSA. You can stop drinking alcohol, stop taking sleep medicine, stop smoking, lose weight (if needed), and sleep on your side. If you would like to talk to others with sleep apnea you can visit American Sleep Apnea Association's Website to find a support group near you.
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