What is moderate obstructive sleep apnea?

Answer 1

A.

It is when your oxygen level drops down below normal levels while you are asleep. My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago with severe sleep apnea and had his tonsils, adenoids, and some of his soft pallet removed. For him he would stop breathing for up to forty seconds while he was asleep which would cause his oxygen level to drop in the 60's. This is a serious disorder that can lead to death if not treated properly.

B.

There are two types of sleep apnea that require diagnosis by a physician...usually a team of physicians at a sleep study clinic/center: 1. central sleep apnea (CSA) which involves the breathing center in the brain (central nervous system) and is the least common form and 2. obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which involves an obstruction to normal breathing during sleep and is the most common form of the condition. OSA is described in "A" above.

Sleep Apnea is an obstruction to your airways when you sleep. As a result, you may stop breathing when you are asleep, which, as stated above, is a frightening thought considering that death can actually result from it. Sleep Apnea is also associated with other diseases, such as hypertension, cardiac failure, obesity, depression, COPD, just to name a few. Having a sleep study prescribed to you by your doctor is the first step in dealing with this disorder.

Answer also: Apnea literally means "no breath." An episode of sleep apnea may last anywhere from ten seconds to two or three minutes. The victim often thrashes around gasping for air and then falls asleep again, only to repeat the apnea hundreds of times per night. There are three types of apnea.

Central apnea occurs when the brain's respiratory control center doesn't give the command to breathe regularly. With obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway at the back of the throat actually closes, blocking air movement. Mixed apnea is a combination of the two and is the most common diagnosis. The victim of any type of apnea can end up in virtually the same condition as someone who stayed up all night, every night!

Those with sleep apnea may live dangerous lives, for they can blank out while on the job or at the wheel of their automobile. They may suffer from high blood pressure, an enlarged heart, and an increased risk of stroke or heart failure. Dr. William Dement of Stanford University estimates that 38,000 Americans die each year from the cardiovascular consequences of sleep apnea.

While most common in obese men over 40 years old, sleep apnea can occur at any age, even in young children. There are several treatments-all best supervised by a medical sleep specialist. The most effective nonsurgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is the use of a device to create continuous positive airway pressure. The patient wears a mask over his nose at night, and a pressure regulator (custom-set by a physician) delivers just the amount of air needed to prevent apnea. If this does not rectify the condition, there are several surgical approaches, including using laser or radio-frequency waves to remove excess tissue from the throat. (from 2/8/04 Awake magazine article "Recognizing Sleep Disorders" on Jehovah's Witnesses official website)

Answer 2

Sleep apnea is a condition where you may stop breathing for several of different times during the night. When there is too much carbon dioxide in the blood, and there is not enough oxygen that is able to get into the blood, the brain will get a message from the lungs to remind them to encourage you to take a breath. This can occur several of times through the night making it very difficult to get a good night's rest. Partners are normally the people who are able to clue doctors into this, with the fact that common symptom of this ailment is grunting, or where there is a small cessation of breathing, or a small sort of gasp. If you notice that your partner or loved one has this, then they should go and get checked. With the saturation of oxygen being very low, it may allow your blood pressure to get very high, and as a result can cause heart attacks and other related symptoms.

Answer 3

It leads to high blood pressure, sleepiness, and a variety of other problems. Sleep apnea may kill a person if not treated right away. It has a lot of symptoms including loud snoring and may develop type 2 Diabetes.

Answer2: Apnea literally means "no breath." An episode of sleep apnea may last anywhere from ten seconds to two or three minutes. The victim often thrashes around gasping for air and then falls asleep again, only to repeat the apnea hundreds of times per night. There are three types of apnea.

Central apnea occurs when the brain's respiratory control center doesn't give the command to breathe regularly. With obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway at the back of the throat actually closes, blocking air movement. Mixed apnea is a combination of the two and is the most common diagnosis. The victim of any type of apnea can end up in virtually the same condition as someone who stayed up all night, every night!

Those with sleep apnea may live dangerous lives, for they can blank out while on the job or at the wheel of their automobile. They may suffer from high blood pressure, an enlarged heart, and an increased risk of stroke or heart failure. Dr. William Dement of Stanford University estimates that 38,000 Americans die each year from the cardiovascular consequences of sleep apnea.

While most common in obese men over 40 years old, sleep apnea can occur at any age, even in young children. There are several treatments-all best supervised by a medical sleep specialist. The most effective nonsurgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is the use of a device to create continuous positive airway pressure. The patient wears a mask over his nose at night, and a pressure regulator (custom-set by a physician) delivers just the amount of air needed to prevent apnea. If this does not rectify the condition, there are several surgical approaches, including using laser or radio-frequency waves to remove excess tissue from the throat. (from 2/8/04 Awake article " Recognizing Serious Sleep Disorders" on Jehovah's Witnesses official website)

Answer 4

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a person has trouble breathing, or even stops breathing, while they sleep. It can be treated through surgery, or the use of a c-pap (continuous positive airway pressure) machine.

Answer 5

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects how a person sleeps. Those who suffer from sleep apnea pause while breathing or take very shallow breaths. It can cause sleep to be disruptive and results in low quality sleep.

Answer 6

Sleep apnea has different causes. The most common type is obstructive sleep apnea. Symptoms include daytime sleepiness and fatigue, headaches, night sweats, heartburn and a sour taste in the mouth. If you suspect sleep apnea, see your doctor for an evaluation.

Answer 7

Hello,

I see you are asking "What is sleep apnea?"

Sleep apnoea is when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. The most common type is called obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).

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Answer 8

apnea del sueno

Apnea es una palabra d origen griego que se usa igual en espanol

Answer 9

Central sleep apnea, in which the brain does not properly signal respiratory muscles to begin breathing, is much less common than obstructive sleep apnea.