Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders affecting both children and adults. This condition leads to an abnormal pause in your breathing while you sleep. When this happens, your body wakes up to resume breathing. This can result in you not getting enough sleep, leaving you fatigued during the day, and other complications.
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Although sleep apnea is often associated with snoring, not all snorers have this sleeping disorder. Chronic snoring is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea and in most cases figuring out how to stop snoring can help with treating the condition.
Daytime Fatigue
Inability to sleep well at night can lead to excessive tiredness during the day. You might find that you lose concentration too easily and this can lead to a wide range of other issues. Other complications include chronic morning headache, sore throat upon awakening, poor attention span, and poor performance in school (in children). If this is the case, such an individual is suffering from sleep apnea. It can also lead to memory loss since sleep is needed to consolidate memory.
Health Complications of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea can leave you prone to high blood pressure. Sudden shortness in oxygen supply which is what occurs during sleep apnea can increase the risk of high blood pressure. Being sleep-deprived can also lead to stress, worry, and depression.
How A CPAP Device Helps to Treat Sleep Apnea
Using a CPAP machine is one of the recommended methods of sleep apnea treatment. The CPAP machine sends air through a filter into a flexible tube, this flexible tube delivers purified air into the mask that is sealed around your nose or mouth. The air released by the flexible tube pushes against any blockage and allows oxygen to flow through your body system. This free flow of air ensures that your breathing suffers no pause while you sleep. Contact us to find out more about CPAP machines and how it can help you sleep better.
