what exactly is sleep apnea and what are the most common symptoms?
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.
October 17th, 2009 at 1:38 am
Not able to sleep at night. Being up most of the night.
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October 17th, 2009 at 2:05 am
Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds or more and occur repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of the disturbances in their sleep.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), caused by relaxation of soft tissue in the back of the throat that blocks the passage of air.
Central sleep apnea (CSA) is caused by irregularities in the brain’s normal signals to breathe.
Some people with sleep apnea have a combination of both types.
Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of the disorder is excessive daytime sleepiness. Additional symptoms of sleep apnea include restless sleep, loud snoring (with periods of silence followed by gasps), falling asleep during the day, morning headaches, trouble concentrating, irritability, forgetfulness, mood or behavior changes, weight gain, increased heart rate, anxiety, and depression.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is more likely to occur in men than in women, and in people who are overweight or obese.
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October 17th, 2009 at 2:22 am
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.
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October 17th, 2009 at 2:51 am
http://www.sleepapnea.org/
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October 17th, 2009 at 3:13 am
Geopathic Stress-learn about it
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http://www.gseradicator.com