In simple words Apnea implies the seizure of one's breath. The inability to breathe is generally temporary in nature. Therefore, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) indicates the seizure of one's breath due to the blocked airway while you are asleep. The chief reason for the occurrence of obstructive sleep apnea during one's sleep is the lack of muscle toning when the body completely relaxes during sleep. When you are awake, the muscles are tight and toned, thus, there is no snoring or pauses in breathing but the muscles relax and lose the ability to keep the tongue from falling back in or the pharynx to block the breathing passages.
OSA is usually diagnosed during a sleep study where the patient wears belts and electrodes attached while asleep in order to monitor breathing, heart rate, REM, brain waves, clenching/grinding of the teeth, effort to breathe, inability to get air into the lungs, blood oxygen saturation, etc.
Major symptoms of sleep apnea
* Loud snoring which can possibly disrupt the sleep of your bed partner
* Continuous grinding of teeth
* GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
* Lack of freshness after the sleep
* Often falling asleep during the day
* Choking or gasping for breath
* Morning headaches
* Parched throat or mouth during the night
* Irritability or mood swings
* Inability to focus or concentrate
* Frequent periods of wakefulness at night
* Frequently waking to go to the bathroom
Apart from that some people are at higher risk for sleep apnea than others. For instance men possess double the risk of suffering from OSA than women, but a woman's risk aggravates soon after the menopause. Other factors that add fire to the risk include Family history, age, excess weight, large necks, nasal obstructions, large tongues, narrow airways, snoring, smoking and use of alcohol.
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Undoubtedly, the spectrum of sleep apnea is quite high. There are means for the diagnosis and the most common is the AHI index or the apnea/hypoanpea index. Pauses of breathing less than 10 per hour are not usually associated with a medical issue but to start with you have to undergo tests at a sleep laboratory. You'll actually need to spend a night where different equipment will monitor the quality of sleep and the number of times you wake up. So, on the basis of the results, a specific treatment plan is devised. But before the treatment plan is made, you'll be required to undergo the polysomnography test which includes ECG, EEG, EMG and mouth and nasal airflow examination.
Treating sleep apnea
For a person in such a state is line with the condition in CPAP. Continuous positive airway pressure is administered via mask as a person sleeps. This treatment is very effective in eliminating sleep apnea symptoms. People who are influenced by obstructive sleep apnea are certainly more prone to develop problems that are fatal in nature. Therefore, comprehensively treating sleep apnea will greatly allay a person's chances of suffering from one or more such problems. Above all, the partner of the affected person will likely appreciate the reduced snoring and enhanced libido of their partners.
OSA is usually diagnosed during a sleep study where the patient wears belts and electrodes attached while asleep in order to monitor breathing, heart rate, REM, brain waves, clenching/grinding of the teeth, effort to breathe, inability to get air into the lungs, blood oxygen saturation, etc.
Major symptoms of sleep apnea
* Loud snoring which can possibly disrupt the sleep of your bed partner
* Continuous grinding of teeth
* GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
* Lack of freshness after the sleep
* Often falling asleep during the day
* Choking or gasping for breath
* Morning headaches
* Parched throat or mouth during the night
* Irritability or mood swings
* Inability to focus or concentrate
* Frequent periods of wakefulness at night
* Frequently waking to go to the bathroom
Apart from that some people are at higher risk for sleep apnea than others. For instance men possess double the risk of suffering from OSA than women, but a woman's risk aggravates soon after the menopause. Other factors that add fire to the risk include Family history, age, excess weight, large necks, nasal obstructions, large tongues, narrow airways, snoring, smoking and use of alcohol.
Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Undoubtedly, the spectrum of sleep apnea is quite high. There are means for the diagnosis and the most common is the AHI index or the apnea/hypoanpea index. Pauses of breathing less than 10 per hour are not usually associated with a medical issue but to start with you have to undergo tests at a sleep laboratory. You'll actually need to spend a night where different equipment will monitor the quality of sleep and the number of times you wake up. So, on the basis of the results, a specific treatment plan is devised. But before the treatment plan is made, you'll be required to undergo the polysomnography test which includes ECG, EEG, EMG and mouth and nasal airflow examination.
Treating sleep apnea
For a person in such a state is line with the condition in CPAP. Continuous positive airway pressure is administered via mask as a person sleeps. This treatment is very effective in eliminating sleep apnea symptoms. People who are influenced by obstructive sleep apnea are certainly more prone to develop problems that are fatal in nature. Therefore, comprehensively treating sleep apnea will greatly allay a person's chances of suffering from one or more such problems. Above all, the partner of the affected person will likely appreciate the reduced snoring and enhanced libido of their partners.
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