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SYMPTOMS OF OBSTRUCYIVE SLEEP APENA
By: Road2HardCoreIron Date: October 26, 2024, 8:00 pm
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Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
If someone close to you has spoken of your loud snoring and has
noticed that you often wake up abruptly, gasping for air, you
should consult your oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS). These
could be signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The risks of
untreated OSA include heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeat,
high blood pressure, heart disease and decreased libido. In
addition, OSA causes daytime drowsiness that can result in
accidents, lost productivity and relationship problems.
Snoring Is Not Necessarily Sleep Apnea
It’s estimated that approximately 30% to 50% of the U.S.
population snore at one time or another. Everyone has heard
stories of men and women whose snoring can be heard rooms away
from where they are sleeping. Snoring of this magnitude can
cause several problems, including relationship discord, sleep
disturbances and waking episodes sometimes caused by one’s own
snoring. Chronic snoring does not always equal sleep apnea, but
it can still require treatment, and there are several options
available.
Some non-medical treatments that may reduce or eliminate snoring
include:
Losing weight, even as little as 10 pounds.
Changing your sleeping position (because you tend to snore more
when sleeping on your back than on your side).
Avoiding alcohol, caffeine and heavy meals, especially within
two hours of bedtime.
Avoiding sedatives, which can relax your throat muscles and
increase the tendency for airway obstruction related to snoring.
What are OSA Symptoms?
During sleep, the upper airway can be obstructed by excess
tissue in the back of the throat, large tonsils and/or a large
tongue; the obstruction will cause the diaphragm and chest
muscles to work harder. In some patients, malposition of the
jaw, a thick neck, and narrow nasal passages can contribute to
the problem. The suspension of breathing (apnea) or the
reduction of airflow, brought about by these factors initiate
impulses from the brain to wake the person just enough to
restart the breathing process.
Those who have OSA are often unaware of their condition and
believe they sleep well. Common symptoms leading individuals to
seek help are daytime drowsiness or complaints of snoring and
breathing problems observed by a bed partner.
OSA symptoms may include:
Snoring with pauses in breathing (apnea)
Excessive daytime drowsiness
Gasping or choking during sleep
Restless sleep
Problem with mental function
Poor judgment/can’t focus
Memory loss
Quick to anger
High blood pressure
Nighttime chest pain
Depression
Problem with excess weight
Large neck (>17” around in men, >16” around in women)
Morning headaches
Reduced libido
Frequent trips to the bathroom at night
If you exhibit several OSA symptoms, it’s important you visit
your oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) for a complete
examination and an accurate diagnosis.
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Re: SYMPTOMS OF OBSTRUCYIVE SLEEP APENA
By: jipped genes Date: October 27, 2024, 7:57 am
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Yeah that shit sucks. Cant wear a cpap, tried for a year. Best
thing for me has been afrin every night before bed to open my
nose up (i know its bad but the doc said my nasal cavity is a
mess from boxing thises last 15-16 years.) the other thing is I
have an articulationg bed that I can lift my torso and and my
legs. I think they call it mission control position. I also use
a chin strap thing that holds my chin forward and mouth
closed.Has solved 90% of my slep apnea. Most nights I have
adequate to good even sometimes excellent sleep on my sleep
monitor. I feel way better.
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Re: SYMPTOMS OF OBSTRUCYIVE SLEEP APENA
By: Road2HardCoreIron Date: October 27, 2024, 4:32 pm
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Good thing is your treating it
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