Sleep Apnea Causes

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I was wondering if anyone on here has sleep apnea and how do you feel when you have it ? The reason I ask is because I was wondering if I had sleep apnea a perfect example is: There are times when I will wake up gasping and choking and continuous coughing and my throat feels a bit rare and sore. Are these some symptoms for people with Sleep Apnea?

Common symptoms of sleep apnea;
Snoring
waking up often
weight gain
feeling tired most of the time
gasping/choking (which means your breathing stopped momentarily)
falling asleep involuntarily during the day

more severe symptoms of sleep apnea;
falling asleep while driving
waking up needing to urinate urgently (several times a night)
thrashing about while sleeping
grinding your teeth while sleeping

I strongly urge you to get a sleep study done. It is painless and only takes one evening to do. Sleep apnea deprives the brain and body of oxygen. The standard treatment for sleep apnea is that you get to sleep using a C-PAP or Bi-PAP machine. You wear a mask to bed and the machine pressurizes the oxygen flow while you sleep. No more snoring, sore throat, waking up multiple times, etc. etc. etc.

I have been using my machine for almost 3 years. Insurance paid for it & the sleep study. I have great energy now, feel more alert than ever. It did not take long to get used to the mask and I love the long term benefits.

If you snore, chances are you have some form of apnea. Get a sleep study done ASAP

# If other symptoms, including difficulty swallowing, voice changes of body weakness or numbness, this may indicate an underlying disease that is affecting the nervous system.

try this site out: http://symptoms.webmd.com/symptomchecker you can chose and add the symptoms and it will give you several possibilities…

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Throat Spray Uses For temporary relief of snoring. Breathe Right throat spray lubricates throat tissues to minimize vibrations and control the snoring sound. Safe to use everyday. Directions Apply 3 sprays to the back of the throat. For best results, use 30 minutes before bedtime and do not eat or drink following application. May be repeated at bedtime. Warnings Use only as directed. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended to treat sleep apnea. Persons who have symptoms of sleep apnea should consult a doctor. Active Ingredients Purified Water; Alcohol; Glycerine; Polysorbate 80; PVP/VA Copolymer; Essential Oil Blend (Wintergreen Oil; Menthol; Peppermint Oil; Anise Oil; Eugenol); Sodium Benzoate; Sodium Saccharine; Cetylpyridinium Chloride; Ammonium Glycyrrhizate

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Havinng his condiion myself I can tell you it is an airway blockage.

Morning issues such as dry throat, headaches, being very tired uppon waking, excessive daytime drowsiness which may also be narcolepsy.

Surgery cures most snoring but rarely apnea which is further back in the throat. There are treatments out there but the only one thhat works for me is a CPAP.

It is a continuous positive airway pressure system designed to keep the airway open.