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Do you have Sleep Apnea?
A common misconception is that if you are snoring, you must be sleeping in a deep, restful state. In fact, the opposite may be true. If you’ve been told that you snore, or if you experience excessive daytime sleepiness even after a full nights sleep, you could have a serious medical condition called “Sleep Apnea”
At commonwealth sleep
center-(see video) we specialize
in accurate diagnostic of Sleep Apnea.
What is it?
Usually when you sleep, the muscles that control the upper airway relax, this is normal. However, if they relax too much the airway narrows and you snore. The muscles can relax even further causing a blockage of the airway and you actually stop breathing. This is called “Obstructive Sleep Apnea” (OSA). Other factors can cause this as well. An enlarged uvula or swollen tonsils, a nasal obstruction or certain facial attributes can also cause OSA. Each episode can last ten seconds or more and has been known to happen hundreds of times a night disrupting your sleep without you even being aware that it’s happening.
Left Untreated...
If you suspect that you might suffer from sleep apnea and you don’t seek treatment you put yourself at risk for:
High Blood Pressure
Fatigue Related Accidents
Heart Attack
Strained Relationships
Heart Disease
Decreased Quality of Life
Stroke
What Can You Do?
Once a diagnosis has been made, your options will be explained to you. Together, we determine the most effective treatment for your particular sleep disorder. |
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