Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea -A medical condition where the patient stops breathing for 10 or more seconds during sleep. This cessation of breathing is called apnea. These episodes can occur several times throughout the night.
An estimated 18 million Americans suffer from Sleep Apnea, yet up to 95% of cases go undiagnosed and untreated.
The National Commission on Sleep Disorders attributes 38,000 cardiovascular deaths a year to Sleep Apnea.
Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea:
• Loud, irregular snoring
• Excessive tiredness
• Lack of energy
• Daytime sleepiness
• Falling asleep while driving
• Morning headaches
• Weight gain
• Frequent nocturnal urination
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Short attention span
• Anxiety or depression
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A medical condition where the patient stops breathing for 10 or more seconds during sleep.
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