| Sleep
disorders are quickly becoming a major health issue. Years
ago the condition was rarely even heard of but now almost
everyone knows something about sleep disorders and what Sleep
Apnea is. Most people know of at least one person that has had
the testing done.
Have you
ever woke up in the night to find yourself feeling like you're choking or having a hard time breathing? No, it probably wasn't a nightmare, and it's most likely a condition that needs to be looked into. With these symptoms it's very possible that you have Sleep Apnea which can be a severe sleep disorder.
Out of
all the sleep disorders, Sleep Apnea can be one of the most
severe on the list. "Apnea" comes from the Greek
language and means "want of breath". During an Apnea
episode, your breathing is disrupted by either slowing down or
stopping altogether for a short period of time. These
disruptions can occur as often as 20 times in only one hour, and
each episode can mean a 20 second period during which your body
is near death.
Health
issues go far beyond waking up choking. During those times your
brain is also deprived of valuable oxygen, which over time can
lead to other health issues such as Stroke, Heart Failure,
high Blood Pressure and an array of others. in fact, if left
unchecked Sleep Apnea can literally kill you.
Symptoms to look for include snoring that's so persistent it wakes your partner, morning headaches, and dry mouth. If these symptoms apply to you, you need to see a doctor right away. They are all indications that you might be a victim of Sleep Apnea.
Snoring on it's own is bothersome but it will not kill you,
however Sleep Apnea could so please do not ignore the urgings of
your loved ones to go and have your snoring checked out.
There
are three types of Sleep Apnea so this is not something you
should take lightly. Your Health and longevity is at risk as it
may not be "simple snoring" that your dealing with.
There are things that you can do to prevent or halt the progression of Obstructive Apnea even if you haven't yet seen a doctor about the condition. The solution to the problem might be as easy as losing weight, changing your sleep position, or eliminating alcohol from your evening routine. In more severe cases, medical treatments may be needed, however. Some of the more common medical procedures used to treat apnea include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
(CPAP), Oxygen Administration, and surgeries such as a
Tracheostomy.
I
suggest you try the natural approach first as the CPAP mask is
unnatural and is not comfortable to wear while sleeping and of
course having a Tracheostomy speaks for itself.
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