News India Live, Digital Desk: Don’t ignore snoring: Snoring are not always harmless. For many people, this can be the first sign of a serious condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA causes frequent interruption in breath during sleep and if it is not treated, it can also be fatal. These obstacles in breathing-sometimes lasting 10 seconds or more-disturb your sleep and reduce oxygen levels in your body.
O.S.A. What exactly is?
The OSA occurs when the muscles behind the throat become very relaxed during sleep, which blocks the airways. As a result, your brain wakes you up for some time to breathe – but you don’t remember that it happened. It can be dozens or hundreds of times a night, which can cause poor sleep, fatigue and serious health problems over time.
O.S.A. Common symptoms of of:
1. loud, snoring continuously
2. Pneum or gasping during sleep
3. Headache in the morning
4. Excessive fatigue in the day
5. mood fluctuations or irritability
6. Difficulty focusing
Often O.S.A. People suffering from this problem are ignorant of this problem – their companions first recognize the symptoms.
O.S.A. There may be fatal complications from
Untreated OSA not only makes you feel tired – it can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, hypertension and diabetes. It also weakens your immune system and can cause memory loss, depression and poor mental health. In fact, studies suggest that people with severe sleep apnea are more likely to have a heart attack or sudden heart death.
O.S.A. Who is the risk of developing?
O.S.A. Can affect anyone, but some groups are more sensitive:
1. People who suffer from overweight or obesity
2. Those whose neck is large or the jaw is small
3. Men above 40
4. A person with family history of sleepy disorders
5. Smokers and regular alcohol drinkers
How can you be diagnosed?
If you suspect OSA, talk to a doctor or a sleeping specialist. They may recommend sleep studies, which monitor your breath, oxygen levels, heart rate and brain waves throughout the night. This can be done in the sleep clinic or with a home sleep test kit. The results will confirm whether you have sleep apnea or not and how serious it is.
Treatment can change your life
The good news is that treatment of OSA is possible. Common treatment options include:
1. CPAP (constant positive airways) machines that keep your airways open
2. Lifestyle changes such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or sleeping on a side
3. Surgery or dental tool for specific cases
By proper treatment, O.S.A. People suffering from better sleep, greater energy, and low health risk in a few weeks.
Take snoring seriously – it can save life
Snoring is not just a problem in the bedroom – it can also be called to help your body. If you or any of your loved ones shows the symptoms of OSA, do not ignore it. Testing and treatment can improve the quality of your life significantly – and maybe your life will be saved. So, next time someone jokingly jokingly, take some time out. Your health may depend on this.
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