Apnea Sleep Disorder
Your Snoring May Be A Cry For Help
Many people snore. You may know of several yourself, or maybe you are the one that snores in your house. Often this is nothing more than a partial block of the airway caused by the tongue, but in some cases, this could lead to more dangerous and potentially lethal situations. Read more to find out if you could have the apnea sleep disorder.
What is the apnea sleep disorder?
The apnea sleep disorder is a condition where one stops breathing for a period of ten seconds to sixty seconds. It is usually correlated with snoring and many people often get snoring and apnea confused. There are two main types of the apnea sleep disorder. The first is obstructive apnea and the other is central apnea. They both produce the same effect of not being able to breath for short durations, however, the root causes are not always the same.
What are symptoms of the apnea sleep disorder?
Below are a few symptoms that you should be aware of as possible signs of the apnea sleep disorder.
Waking to find you are gulping for air
Waking with the sensation of choking
Having trouble staying asleep through the night
Loud snoring
Not feeling refreshed in the morning, due to a hard nights sleep
Having a headache in the morning or during the night
These are all symptoms of the apnea sleep disorder. You should consider seeking the advice of a medical professional if you have any of the above symptoms.
How serious is the apnea sleep disorder?
This very serious condition can possibly be fatal or lead to other serious conditions such as high blood pressure, heart attack, strokes, impotence and many other ailments. Most people don't realize that their snoring could be a warning sign of the apnea sleep disorder and that it can lead to other serious medical conditions. If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, consider seeking the advice of a medical professional.
What is Obstructive apnea?
This type of apnea is a partial blockage of the airway, often caused by excessive tissue in the airway, large tongue, or large tonsils. Sometimes the nasal cavity being blocked can cause the obstructive apnea as well as a jaw that grew improperly.
What is Central apnea?
This apneas sleep disorder is a neuromuscular problem and leads to the shut down of the breathing function. It is not as common as the obstructive apnea and not as much is know about it.
If you feel you might have the apnea sleep disorder than be sure to seek medical advice as soon as possible. There are many tests that can be run and procedures to help alleviate the symptoms and cure one of the apnea sleep disorder.
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