Obstructive Sleep Apnea
22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea with 80% of the cases for moderate
and severe obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder occurring in children and adults in which breathing is repeatedly, partially, or completely blocked during sleep. This condition is due to narrowing or blocking of the upper airway during sleep and results in poor, non-restorative sleep.
Sleep apnea leads to poor quality sleep in all affected people, but daytime symptoms can vary between children and adults.
While adults are likely to experience daytime sleepiness and fatigue, children are more likely to experience difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity. The physical and mental strain of sleep apnea affects the quality and quantity of life.
because choking restless nights drowsiness a stroke insomnia can’t wait.
From sleep apnea risks to treatment,
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Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder occurring in children and adults in which breathing is repeatedly, partially, or completely blocked during sleep. This condition is due to narrowing or blocking of the upper airway during sleep and results in poor, non-restorative sleep.
While adults are likely to experience daytime sleepiness and fatigue, children are more likely to experience difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity. The physical and mental strain of sleep apnea affects the quality and quantity of life.
Sleep Apnea Risks
Sleep apnea does more than make you sleepy. Left untreated, it can contribute to heart disease, diabetes, and other long-term health risks. Untreated sleep apnea has associated negative impacts on all systems of the body and health, with some more pronounced than others. Studies show an association between sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes, strokes, heart attacks, and a shortened lifespan.
Women, in particular, should be careful as they age. Premenopausal women tend to put on weight in the hips and lower body instead of the belly. But with time, weight begins to accumulate in traditionally “male” areas like the stomach leading to a greater chance of sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea Treatment
There are various treatment therapies for obstructive sleep apnea, but they are considered treatments and not a cure. Considering surgical and other non-invasive therapy options, Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) is a frontline treatment for mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea and acceptable treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea if the patient is CPAP intolerant
With Dr. Dexter and the convenience of a home sleep study, you can go from diagnosis to a treatment plan without leaving home.
1—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Dianne D. | “Elegant in its simplicity, the OAT is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefiting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse. ” |
2—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Dianne D. | “Elegant in its simplicity, the OAT is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefiting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse. ” |
3—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Dianne D. | “Elegant in its simplicity, the OAT is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefiting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse. ” |
4—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Dianne D. | “Elegant in its simplicity, the OAT is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefiting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse. ” |
5—5 Sleep Experiences | |
| Dianne D. | “Elegant in its simplicity, the OAT is effective, easy to clean and maintain, and has earned my gratitude for restoring me to good sleep—and also, I would add, benefiting my marriage and the sleep of my spouse. ” |