Overview
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes your airway to repeatedly collapse during sleep, leading to pauses in breathing that can happen dozens or even hundreds of times per night. Each pause triggers a micro-awakening that fragments your sleep. Left untreated, sleep apnea increases risk for hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cognitive decline. The good news: effective treatments are available and can transform your health.
Common Symptoms
- ●Loud snoring with gasping or choking episodes
- ●Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep
- ●Excessive daytime sleepiness
- ●Morning headaches
- ●Difficulty concentrating or memory issues
- ●Irritability and mood changes
- ●Frequent nighttime urination
Risk Factors
- ●Body mass index (BMI) over 30
- ●Neck circumference over 17 inches (men) or 16 inches (women)
- ●Family history of sleep apnea
- ●Being male or post-menopausal female
- ●Smoking or alcohol use
- ●Nasal obstruction
Treatment Options
✓Home sleep testing for diagnosis
✓CPAP therapy
✓Custom oral appliances
✓Positional therapy
✓Telehealth consultation with a sleep specialist
✓Surgical evaluation for severe cases
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