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Who typically develops obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?
It is found primarily in obese people.
What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What is the most common breathing-related sleep disorder?
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. This is the most common form of breathing-related sleep disorder
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.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing is obstructed during sleep. This causes "apnea," or a brief cessation of breathing. Because you've stopped breathing, you'll partially wake up, disrupting your sleep.
Why are Marfan syndrome patients especially at risk from sleep apnea?
In patients with Marfan, obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the unusual flexibility of the tissues lining the patient's airway. This disturbed breathing pattern increases the risk of aortic dissection.
What does it mean when you wake up out of sleep and can’t breathe?
Obstructive sleep apnea
How to solve and remedy a person that has obstructive sleep apnea syndrome or OSAS?
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome or OSAS is when one repeatedly stops and starts breathing during sleep. It is usually the partner that will realize that someone else has this problem. The person who has the condition will be unaware as they are asleep. The soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes causes one to snore. Sleep apnea affects the day to day tasks of the person it is not just about snoring. Treatment includes nasal strips on the nose to ease snoring, throat sprays and a stay in a sleep study clinic.
What different types of treatment for sleep apnea is there?
Obstructive sleep apnea cause when soft tissues relax and collapse block breathing and thus preventing inhaled air from reaching the lungs Next Central sleep apnea cause when brain doesn't send signals through lungs however when breathing passage is open it would not reach air sacs called alveoli thus leading to falling asleep
Do you sleep soundly with sleep apnea and extreme snoring?
No, the lack of air flow makes it relatively impossible to get deep sleep. You should have a sleep study done to find out if your sleep apnea is obstructive.
How can sleep apnea choking be prevented?
The risk of obstructive sleep apnea choking can be reduced by avoiding alcohol, tobacco smoking, tranquilizers, and sedatives before bed.
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.
