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What are clients who have been on prolonged bed rest or have undergone surgery at risk for?
The most serious potential consequence of sleep apnea is
What is sleep apathy?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's cycle of breathing is interrupted during sleep. Untreated sleep apnea can disrupt the sleep cycle hundreds of times a night.
Is sleep apnea a serious condition?
Yes, sleep apnea is a serious condition. What makes it serious? The fact that is may worsen various medical conditions, increase your chance of accidents while driving or working, or other problems.
What are the consequences of not sleeping with a mask after being told by doctor if your suffer from apnea?
You can die! A person with Sleep Apnea, forgets how to breathe and this happens quite frequently while they sleep. If you have this condition, you have to wear the mask with oxygen every time before you fall sleep. Sleep Apnea is a very serious condition that many people have died from.
What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Is sleep apnea caused by herpes?
Sleep apnea is not caused by herpes.
Is sleep apnea considered as disability?
In Britain, any condition that has a serious and long term negative effect on your ability to function in day-to-day life is considered a disability under the Equality Act 2000. Sleep Apnea can be registered as, and treated as, a disability in many cases.
Can babies get sleep apnea?
Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age
What is the Definition of Central Sleep Apnea?
Central sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, due to the brain failing to send the appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing. Unlike obstructive sleep apnea, where the airway is physically blocked, central sleep apnea is caused by a dysfunction in the respiratory control center of the brain. This results in disrupted sleep patterns, decreased oxygen levels in the blood, and potential health risks if left untreated. Treatment options may include continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, medications, or addressing underlying medical conditions.
Why is sleep apnea unrecognized?
You can be tested for sleep apnea. Therefore, it can be recognized and even treated.
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.
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.
