Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts during sleep. This can make you tired during the day, make you snore, and cause other health problems. Sleep apnea is thought to affect up to 34 million Indians, but many cases go undiagnosed and untreated. In this post, we’ll talk about how to spot sleep apnea and how to treat it.
Recognizing Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea has a number of signs that can help you figure out if you or someone you know may have it:
Snoring:
Sleep apnea is often marked by loud snoring. But not all snorers have sleep apnea and not all sleep apnea sufferers snore.
Gasping or choking:
Sleep apnea can cause you to wake up gasping for air or choking.
Pauses in breathing:
Someone may have sleep apnea if they stop breathing for short amounts of time while they sleep.
Daytime fatigue:
Even after a full night’s sleep, people with sleep apnea often feel tired or worn out during the day.
Headaches:
Sleep apnea is often marked by headaches in the morning.
High blood pressure:
People with sleep apnea may have high blood pressure, which can make them more likely to get heart disease or a stroke.
If you or someone you know has these symptoms, you should talk to a doctor or nurse.
Treating Sleep Apnea
Depending on how bad the sleep apnea is, there are several ways to treat it:
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy:
This is what most people do to treat sleep apnea. For CPAP, a mask is worn over the nose and/or mouth while sleeping. This mask delivers a steady flow of air to the airway to keep it open.
Dental devices:
Using certain dental tools, the jaw and tongue can be moved to keep the airway open.
Surgery:
In some cases, sleep apnea is caused by structural problems that need to be fixed through surgery.
Lifestyle changes:
Sleep apnea symptoms can be eased by losing weight, staying away from alcohol and sleeping pills, and sleeping on your side.
Conclusion
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can be dangerous to your health if it isn’t treated. If you or someone you know has signs of sleep apnea, it is important to talk to a doctor. Sleep apnea can be controlled well with the right treatment, which can lead to a better quality of life.
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ENT Surgeon – Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida
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