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Sleep Apnea problem?
April 6, 2022

Sleep Apnea problem?

 

Many people is not aware whether have sleep apnea. Because awareness of sleep apnea is not there. Most people just ignore sleep apnea. 

 

Four Vital Questions: STOP

  1. Do you Snore?
  2. Do you feel Tired during the day?
  3. Did someone Observe that you stop breathing during sleep?
  4. Do you have High Blood Pressure?

If you score 70% of the above questions, then you may want to consult doctor or go to sleep study. From sleep study, then we can know how serious your sleep apnea is. 

 

Facts of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)?

  • 1 in 5 adults suffer from a sleep problem
  • OSA is as common as Diabetes
  • Only 10% of patients seek treatment
  • Endanger themselves & others

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

  • Snoring
  • Tiredness
  • Daytime sleepiness
  • Memory loss
  • Depression
  • Irritable
  • Poor Concentrator

Why Treat OSA

  • Reduce high blood pressure
  • Chances of getting Heart attack will reduce
  • Chance of getting Stroke will reduce
  • Diabetes Type II-Blood slow and lack of oxygen due to sleep apnea. 
  • Sudden Death

It is also can

  • increase work productivity,
  • more time for family life and social circle,
  • road accidents will reduce and etc. 

Treatment in general for OSA

  • Global Standard- CPAP
  • Dental - Jaw retaining devices, pillar implants
  • Surgical-multiple obstruction site
  • Lifestyle change - weight loss (exercise), alcohol cessation, positional therapy

Chances to get apnea is high is sleep up, then you can change position such as sleep aside to see whether this can help you.  

If you are looking for CPAP machine, can talk to us. 

 

 

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