Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder which occurs when a person experiences one or more short pauses in breathing due to partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway. It is estimated that 18 million Americans suffer from this condition.
Snoring is the most common symptom of sleep apnea. Everyone with obstructive sleep apnea is heavy snorer. Sleep apnea not only affects your good night’s sleep but also your partner's sleep. If your partner has been complaining about your snoring, then it is important to visit Dentistry of Orland Park clinic for a diagnostic test.
Snoring is the most common symptom of sleep apnea. Everyone with obstructive sleep apnea is heavy snorer. Sleep apnea not only affects your good night’s sleep but also your partner's sleep. If your partner has been complaining about your snoring, then it is important to visit Dentistry of Orland Park clinic for a diagnostic test.
Here are some early warning signs which can help you detect sleep apnea:
- The first and foremost sign is loud and frequent Snoring.
- You experience pauses in breathing or wake up at night gasping for air.
- You wake up in the morning with a constant headache.
- You constantly feel tired and exhausted during the day.
- Unable to concentrate and focus at work.
- Unable to sleep or stay asleep at night.
- Excessive sleepiness during daytime or while driving.
- Experiencing Memory loss, mood swings, and depression.
- Waking up with a dry throat.
- Weight gain and increased blood pressure.
- Disruption of your partner's sleep due to your snoring.
In order to get good quality of sleep, it is important to treat Sleep apnea as soon as possible. With certain lifestyle changes such as weight loss, avoiding alcohol and smoking, daily exercises and treatment options such as Oral appliance therapy, CPAP therapy, sleep apnea can be easily managed.
Read this blog post for more information on treatment of sleep apnea in Orland Park.