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Sleep Apnea Treatment IN Hickory
WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA?
Does your partner snore? Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night gasping for air? These are symptoms of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder which can range in severity. Minor cases may cause you to disturb your partner with snoring, or prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. Severe cases can be potentially dangerous. But proper diagnosis and treatment can help you get the air you need at night for a more functional, happy life during your waking hours.
DID YOU KNOW…
It is reported that about 0 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea.
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TYPES OF SLEEP APNEA
OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. It occurs when the soft tissues of your mouth and throat sag during sleep, blocking your airway and preventing you from breathing properly for several seconds. This can happen hundreds of times per night. It can be treated with lifestyle changes, a CPAP machine, or oral appliance therapy.
CENTRAL SLEEP APNEA
Central sleep apnea (CSA) is much less common than OSA, and causes less than 10% of all sleep apnea cases. In this type of apnea, breathing interruptions are not caused by sagging tissues. Instead, breathing is interrupted because your brain is not sending the proper signals to your lungs to make them breathe. Usually, CSA must be treated with a CPAP machine.
COMPLEX SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME
Complex sleep apnea syndrome (CompSAS) typically involves both OSA and CSA. It can be difficult to diagnose, but can usually be treated with a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine.
DID YOU KNOW…
Nearly 0 percent of the cases of obstructive sleep apnea go undiagnosed.
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DID YOU KNOW…
If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause high blood pressure and heart disease.
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