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What is the Definition of Central Sleep Apnea?
Central Sleep Apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during your sleep. Central Sleep Apnea is less common than Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Is sleep apnea caused by herpes?
Sleep apnea is not caused by herpes.
Can babies get sleep apnea?
Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age
Can anyone tell me some facts and ideas about sleep apnea treatment?
Sleep apnea could be dangerous. Some people with sleep apnea sleep with an oxygen mask on to avoid risks. What you are describing is not sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is about abnormal rhythm in breathing while asleep. Falling asleep while talking to people is another case.
Why is sleep apnea unrecognized?
You can be tested for sleep apnea. Therefore, it can be recognized and even treated.
Symptoms of Acid Reflux Are Surprisingly Varied?
People usually think of burning in the chest or throat as symptoms of acid reflux, but this doesn't always occur and as a result many people don't realize they're having reflux. Since untreated acid reflux can have serious health implications, it is important to recognize symptoms when they occur so treatment can begin. Below are some lesser-known symptoms of acid reflux to watch out for.Poor SleepAcid reflux occurs more easily when lying down, especially after eating a large meal as many do at the end of the day. Reflux that occurs when you are sleeping can awaken you repeatedly due to pain in the throat and chest, preventing you from getting enough sleep, or any deep sleep. Many never realize that reflux is what is waking them up. Therefore, unexplained daytime exhaustion could be the result of undiagnosed nighttime acid reflux. There is mounting evidence of a connection between reflux and sleep apnea, as well. Sleep apnea can occur when stomach acid and contents are breathed in, interrupting lung function temporarily and at least partially awakening the sufferer. Again, the patient may not even realize that reflux-induced apnea is ruining their sleep. Since sleep apnea increases heart attack risk significantly, this is potentially a very serious situation that should be treated as soon as possible.Other SymptomsSome acid reflux patients never get any burning in their chest or throat, instead experiencing symptoms such as itching or tickling in the throat or lungs. This indicates that acid is being ejected far up into the throat. If it is causing tickling in the lungs, this means that stomach acid or vapors from stomach acid are being aspirated, possibly causing sleep apnea at night. Aspiration of stomach acid also commonly causes feelings of shortness of breath during the daytime. Finally, acid may even reflux all the way up into the mouth, causing tooth decay and an unpleasant acidic taste in the mouth.
What sleep cycle does sleep apnea happen in?
There are two primary types of sleep apnea, central and obstructive. The more common of the two, obstructive sleep apnea, associated with obesity, occurs during REM sleep.
Is sleep apnea contagious?
Sleep apnea is potentially deadly because you can die if you stop breathing in your sleep. Sleep apnea is not contagious, since it is physiological, not a viral or bacterial disease.
Can sleep apnea cause enlarged heart?
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder whereby the pharynx closes causing the patient to gasp or even stop breathing in their sleep. Yes, obstructive sleep apnea can cause an enlarged and thickened heart.
What are some of the more common treatments for sleep apnea?
The best thing to do if you suspect that you have sleep apnea is to talk to your doctor. You can also do some throat exercises to treat sleep apnea too.
What is meaning of Apean?
Apnea is a temporary suspension of breathing. It occurs in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea).
