Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea affects millions of Americans and billions of people around the world. Its dangerous effects go much farther than just the unwanted noise and discomfort it brings to those around the sleep apnea sufferer. Recent studies have found that sleep apnea is related to a number of life-threatening conditions which include, but are not limited to heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, diabetes, stroke, and even vehicular accidents brought about by the person falling asleep while driving.

Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, have become a significant health issue in the United States. It is estimated that 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, with 80 percent of the cases of moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed.

Obstructive sleep apnea is when the nasopharynx partially or completely closes while asleep inducing apneas (without breath) or hypopneas (abnormal or slow breathing), decreasing oxygen to the body

Sleep apnea affects 5-10% of adults in the United States, though a majority of sufferers go undiagnosed. Potentially dangerous symptoms, such as snoring , are often overlooked.

Untreated sleep apnea is associated with a number of health risks, so it’s important to consult a sleep specialist and find sleep apnea relief if you experience the following common signs and symptoms:

Snoring

Daytime sleepiness

Falling asleep while driving

Overall general feeling of bad health

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