SLEEP APNEA
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep.
Apnea means ` no breath’ in Greek.
There are two types of sleep apnea: Obstructive and Central.
Sleep-disordered breathing can occur due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea or Central Sleep Apnea or a Combination of both.
Diagnosing and treating sleep apnea is important.
DIAGNOSIS: Sleep apnea can be diagnosed with a sleep study known as polysomnogram ( PSG).
FAQ
A:- Obstructive Sleep Apnea is caused by an obstruction of the air passageway in the throat in sleep The most common symptom of sleep apnea is excessive, loud snoring.
No, not necessarily. Snoring is often a sign of the serious sleep disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea however, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea.
A:-It is a common misconception that you must be overweight and male to have sleep apnea. The most important symptoms to consider are tiredness during the day and snoring. If you exhibit these you must seek evaluation .
A:- It can be diagnosed by Sleep study also known as a polysomnogram.
A:- Yes. If your sleep study shows that you have sleep apnea, the best form of treatment is using a CPAP machine at night. Other treatment options include lifestyle changes, surgery, dental devices, cognitive behavioural therapy, and more. With severe cases, a combination of two or more of these methods may be recommended.