Sleep Apnea: A Silent Killer

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Article Title: Sleep Apnea: A Silent Killer

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Getting a good night sleep is essential for your well-being.

However, many people don’t realize that they are often

sleep-deprived because of breathing problems. Over 90 percent

of people who snore are at risk for sleep disordered breathing,

or sleep apnea.

According to the National Sleep Foundation research, about 18

million of adults are not getting enough sleep because of sleep

apnea. Suffering with sleep deprivation will make you feel tired

and groggy, which leads to poor productivity at work and even

result in bad driving habits. Your bedmate can eventually get

tired of your constant moving and breathing irregularities

which can cause stress and strain on your relationship and lead

to separate bedrooms.

Pauses in breathing while asleep is called sleep apnea or sleep

disordered breathing. Most often adults are diagnosed with

obstructive apnea, or sleep disordered breathing which is

caused by the blockage of the breathing passage by tonsils and

adenoids.

Sleep apnea affects you in ways that you couldn’t dream of. The

vicious circle of sleep apnea starts when a throat is blocked,

blood oxygen level falls due to the lack of breath, and a

person wakes up gasping for air.

People with sleep apnea often feel tired and sleepy during the

day because their sleep quality is affected, as they move out

of deep sleep and into light sleep several times during the

night. These periods of not breathing, as short as they are,

will inevitably wake you up from deep sleep. As a result, you

are not getting enough rest from your sleep. Plus, sleep apnea

causes a reduction of oxygen in the bloodstream which results

in overall deprivation of cellular functions in your body.

If you snore, sleep restlessly, gasp and pause when breathing

at sleep, especially during deep sleep, most likely you have

sleep apnea. You can detect these symptoms yourself, or most

likely you have been told about them by your partner. Sleep

apnea is most common in people who are overweight. Men are also

more at risk than women. Almost all people who have sleep apnea

snore – at least once during the night. However, not all people

who snore have sleep apnea. It’s important to check for other

sleep apnea symptoms to see if you have this medical condition.

The most common symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring and

sleepiness during the day. Other symptoms include:

Restless tossing and turning during sleep.

Nighttime choking

Nighttime sweating

Mild to severe chest pain

Waking tired after sleep

Having problems with memory and concentration

Feeling irritable and nervous

Experiencing personality changes

Morning headaches

Heartburn

Swelling of the legs

Undetected sleep apnea may increase your risk for hypertension,

heart attack or stroke, as well as diabetes and work-related and

driving accidents. Sleep apnea can also cause brain damage and

result in shorter life span.

If sleep apnea is successfully treated and you start sleeping

better, you will experience a huge boost of energy. Many people

even report having less asthma, they are calmer, with more

positive outlook; they have improved stamina and better

functioning immune system. So if you suspect you or your

partner is suffering with this condition you should speak to

your doctor to discuss possible treatment plans.

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