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What is Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which a person frequently stops breathing during his or her sleep. It results from an obstruction of the upper airway during sleep that occurs because of inadequate motor tone of the tongue and/or airway dilator muscles.

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  • Loud snoring.
  • Morning headaches.
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness.
  • Trouble focusing during the day.
  • Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.
  • Waking during the night and gasping or choking.
  • Awakening in the morning with a dry mouth or sore throat.

Having sleep apnea increases your risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome. This disorder, which includes high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, high blood sugar and an increased waist circumference, is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

Lifestyle habits: Drinking alcohol and smoking can raise your risk of sleep apnea. Alcohol can make the muscles of your mouth and throat relax, which may close your upper airway. Smoking can cause inflammation in your upper airway, which affects breathing. Obesity: This condition is a common cause of sleep apnea.

  • Smoking.
  • Being male.
  • Being older.
  • Family history.
  • A narrowed airway.
  • Use of alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers.
  • Excess weight. Obesity greatly increases the risk of OSA .
  • Neck circumference. People with thicker necks might have narrower airways.

Lose weight: Losing just 10% of your body weight can improve your sleep apnea. Sometimes losing weight may even cure sleep apnea. Avoid alcohol and sedatives: Your doctor may recommend that you stop drinking alcohol at least four hours before bed and avoid sedative medications such as sleeping pills

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

A breathing device, such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. A CPAP machine provides constant air pressure throughout your upper airways to keep them open and help you breathe while you sleep.

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How is it treated?

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If your sleep apnea is caused by a blockage near the bottom of your tongue, your doctor might suggest a procedure called hyoid suspension. This involves moving the hyoid bone and its nearby muscles in your neck to open up your airway.

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