WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA ?

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that can lead to serious health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart trouble etc.

 

What causes obstructive sleep apnea?

The following are some conditions associated with OSA:

• Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax too much to allow normal breathing.
• Obesity hypoventilation syndrome
• Endocrine conditions, such as hypothyroidism, acromegaly, and polycystic ovary syndrome
• Chronic lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Neuromuscular conditions, such as a stroke, can interfere with brain signals to your chest muscles and airway
• Heart or kidney failure, which may cause fluid to build up in your neck and obstruct the upper airway
• Pregnancy

 

Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

 

Signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

 

•             Excessive daytime sleepiness

•             Loud snoring

•             Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep

•             Abrupt awakenings accompanied by gasping or choking

•             Awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat

•             Morning headache

•             Difficulty concentrating during the day

•             Mood changes, such as depression or irritability

•             High blood pressure

•             Decreased libido

 

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The blog is written by Dr. Megha Desai