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Sleep Apnea 2018-04-18T18:23:46+00:00

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea is a condition where a person experiences period of time during sleep when breathing is slowed or completely stopped. It is usually first noticed by partners, parents or siblings. US health authorities believe that 1 in 5 Americans have some degree of sleep apnea, and it affects men more frequently than women.

Individuals afflicted with sleep apnea cannot sleep deeply so they may experience symptoms like morning headaches, insomnia, poor concentration, moodiness, anxiety, irritability and depression. In addition, individuals with sleep apnea may have decreased sex drive, hypertension and weight gain.

“Most people who suffer from sleep apnea can improve their conditions just by losing weight.”

High-risk individuals are people who are obese, who already have hypertension and diabetics. Research shows that Type 2 diabetic patients most often suffer from some degree of hypertension and their diabetic conditions will improve with treatments for sleep apnea. A sleep medicine physician can help diagnose sleep apnea and treat with surgery or an oral device. Most people who suffer from sleep apnea can improve their conditions just by losing weight.

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