Sleep Apnea � Symptoms, Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea

Date Added: February 15, 2008 03:06:27 AM

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Sleep Apnea – Symptoms, Warning Signs and Risk Factors of Sleep ApneaSymptoms and Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea (can be both physically and mentally): → Excessive daytime sleepiness (such as fallen asleep in inappropriate times). MILD Excessive daytime sleepiness - OSA may fall asleep in a non-stimulating environment (such as reading book in a quiet room)SEVERE Excessive daytime sleepiness or may fall asleep in a stimulating environment (such as in meeting during work)→ Falling asleep during work time or watching TV→ Falling asleep during driving (called drowsy driver syndrome) because of sleep deprivation→ Frequent cessation of breathing during sleep time→ Non restorative sleep→ Choking or gasping during sleep time in order get oxygen → Awakening during the night to restart breathing→ Loud snoring→ Morning wake up feeling unfreshed and exhausted even after asleep all night→ Behavior and personality changes→ Trouble in concentration→ Poor memory and poor judgment→ Loss of energy→ Erectile dysfunction (impotence)→ Depression. Studies show about 1 in 5 people with depression has Sleep Apnea, and people with Sleep Apnea are of 5 times higher to have depression.→ Weigh gain→ Hyperactive for childrenRisk factors of Sleep Apnea :→ Overweight or Obesity –The accumulation of fat in the upper sides airway can result in a narrower airway and easily to close when the muscles relax.→ Alcohol or sedative use before sleep – Cause both the throat muscles and tongue to relax more and simply obstructed the airway.→ Smoking - Cause inflammation, swelling and thus a narrower airway→ Snoring – Cause the soft palate in the back of the throat to length and increase the chance of collapse and obstruct the airway during the sleep. → Large tonsil – Higher chance of obstructing the airway→ Nasal congestion and nasal blockages→ Elderly - Loss of muscle mass and replaced by fat, it will result in a narrower airway and easily to close when the muscles relax.→ Anatomic abnormalities (such as enlarged tongue or receding chin have higher chance of obstructing the airway)→ Family history of OSA – Even though no proven for inherit pattern→ Lack of awareness on Children - Sleep Apnea can strike anyone at any age, however it is always neglect for the children age group

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