Facts About Sleep Apnea

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Facts About Sleep Apnea

 

How many people have    Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

 

4 in 100 middle aged men and 2 in 100 middle aged women have obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Most OSA sufferers remain undiagnosed and untreated.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea is as common as adult asthma.

 

What happens if Obstructive Sleep Apnea is  not treated?

  • Daytime Fatigue

  • High blood pressure

  • Heart disease and heart attack

  • Stroke

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Fatigue-related motor vehicle and work accidents

  • Decreased quality of life

  • Auto accidents

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

 

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is when a person stops breathing repeatedly during sleep.  Breathing stops because the airway collapses and prevents air from getting into the lungs. Sleep patterns are disrupted, resulting in excessive sleepiness or fatigue during the day

 

What causes the airways to collapse during sleep?

  • Extra tissue in the back of the airway such as large tonsils

  • Decrease in the tone of the muscles holding the airway open

  • The tongue falling back and closing off the airway