Sleep apnea is a condition when you stop breathing for a short interval repeatedly during sleep. Apnea means “Without Breath” in Greek; the word aptly describes the condition of patients suffering from sleep apnea. You may have breathing difficulty while sleeping, which may break your sleep also. Sleep apnea may cause high blood pressure, chances of stroke, impotence etc. This may seem a simple snoring disease, but it can be extremely harmful and should never be neglected.
Symptoms of sleep apnea:
These are some of the common symptoms of sleep apnea, though they may vary from person to person:
Tendency to sleep more during the day.
Interrupted snoring with periods of improper breathing.
A small or recessed jaw.
Obesity.
A very tired feeling in the morning.
Gasping or snoring respirations in the night.
Unexplained right side heart or respiratory failure.
Memory or concentration problems.
Excessive snoring at night.
Types of apnea:
There are basically three types of apnea:
Obstructive sleep apnea: This is the most common, with 9 out of 10 cases of apnea coming under this...