SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT

Dr Krishnan

What is Sleep Apnea

●Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder ●Breathing or airflow becomes very

shallow ●Pauses in breathing last for several

seconds●Sleep apnea commonly occurs in

adults●The treatment of sleep apnea includes

both surgical and nonsurgical techniques

Types of Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea.Central sleep apnea (CSA): Central sleep apnea is a much less common type of sleep apnea that involves the central nervous system.Mixed or complex sleep apnea: This type of sleep apnea includes symptoms of both central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea.

Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

● Long pauses in breathing● Loud, chronic snoring● Choking, snorting, or gasping during sleep● Morning headaches● Insomnia or nighttime awakenings● Moodiness, irritability, or depression● Waking up feeling out of breath● Excessive sweating● Forgetfulness and lack of focus and concentration● Excessive daytime sleepiness (hypersomnia)● Waking up with a sore throat or dry mouth

Effects of Sleep Apnea

CAUSES

Obstructive sleep apnea is caused when the soft muscles in the back of your throat relax excessively. As a result, your airway narrows or closes as you breathe in, which results in an inadequate supply or intake of air. This reduces the oxygen level in the blood which in turn causes the brain to send signals that rouses you from sleep so that you can breathe properly.

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Risk Factors

● Overweight● Short thick neck● Use alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers● Smoker● You have inherited a naturally narrow throat or in cases of enlarged adenoids or

tonsils, which can block the airway● Men are twice more likely to have sleep apnea than women● You are most likely to have sleep apnea in case you have family members with the

same condition● Over the age of 65

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Thiruvangad, Thalassery, Kannur - 670 103,

Kerala, India

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