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What steps are taken in the treatment of Sleep Apnea?
The first step in treating Sleep Apnea is finding out the cause. For most people the cause is being overweight and losing that weight would be the first step in treating Sleep Apnea.
Can hypnosis cure sleep apnea?
No. Hypnosis can be used for treatment of psychological conditions such as slepplessness due to anxiety, but sleep apnea is a physical condition. Trying to treat sleep apnea with hypnosis would be like trying to cure a heart condition with hypnosis - it's just the wrong kind of treatment.
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
Your neck measures 14.5 do you have sleep apnea?
It is impossible for even a doctor to diagnose sleep apnea or any other condition through the Internet. Many signs and symptoms can indicate a disease or a condition, but one sign or symptom considered alone can never diagnose any disease or condition. So a neck measurement may--or may not--point to an issue with apnea, but a doctor would need to evaluate many more symptoms and signs other than neck circumference. If indicated, a Sleep Study would be ordered which can show Sleep Apnea in one night's sleep.
Could sleep apnea cause migraines?
Not directly. Sleep apnea can lead to a variety of different conditions that themselves are the cause of other symptoms and conditions. Primarily sleep apnea directly results in lack of sleep, or serious reduction of proper sleep. This reduction or loss of sleep can be the result of system break downs all over the body, and creates stress. Stress is a common element of migraines, so...it can lead to it.
Can sleeping cause death?
No. Sleeping in and of itself is the body at rest. Other things may happen to you WHILE you're sleeping that would cause your death (heart attack, stroke, blood clot, aspirating on vomit), but these other events caused the death, NOT sleeping. For the millions who suffer from sleep apnea, this question can be a tough one to face. While sleep apnea may not always be directly attributable, sleep apnea's effects on the body can contribute to heart disease and to fatal automobile accidents. While many treatments exist for sleep apnea, a lack of education in the medical community and general public may lead people to ignoring their symptoms, not being diagnosed and not getting treatment.
What causes sleep apnea?
Who really knows why we get Sleep Apnea, the better question may be...What causes Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea, simply occurs because your airway closes while you are trying to sleep! There are many stages of sleep that we drift in and out of. The stages that we are inclined to get our best sleep, the restorative sleep that we all need to feel good, can also cause our muscles to relax and subsequently closing our airway, causing what is called an arousal. This however is only one way this occurs...if you were to look at he throats of many people with Sleep Apnea, you would see that there throats almost seem small or closed, as opposed to some people you could see all the way down their throat, into their lungs almost! The point being that if you have a throat that is more closed than open, you may have a greater chance of having Apneas. The best way to determine why you may have Sleep Apnea is to have a Sleep Test done by a qualified professional. Not being treated for Sleep Apnea could be very serious to your good health! See related link below.
How much supplemental oxygen is needed with sleep apnea?
The amount of supplemental oxygen needed for individuals with sleep apnea can vary depending on the severity of their condition and other factors. In general, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the most common treatment for sleep apnea, which provides a constant flow of air to keep the airway open during sleep. Supplemental oxygen may be used in conjunction with CPAP therapy if there are additional respiratory issues present, but the specific amount of oxygen required would need to be determined by a healthcare provider based on the individual's oxygen saturation levels and overall health.
What causes a person to stop breathing in their sleep?
This could mean that a person has 'Sleep Apnea'. There are 2 types of Apnea: 1. The airway is obstructed. 2. Or, a person just stops breathing with no obstruction and is usually overweight. If a doctor suspects Sleep Apnea, they will refer the person to a sleep specialist.
Is there any proven way to cure sleep apnea?
There are many available treatments for sleep apnea, all of which have varying levels of success depending on the individual. You should talk to your doctor about the treatments you have tried and see if they would recommend either a CPAP or surgery.
What are some of the symptoms of Apnea?
Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea would be waking unrested, coughing while sleeping, snoring, dry throat, small amounts of gasping from stopping breathing for a short time.
If I wear a sleep apnea mask, will it help eliminate snoring?
"A CPAP would not only help a person who suffers from obstructive sleep apnea, but also allow their partner to have a better nights sleep. A CPAP machine allows you to sleep better by pumping air into your throat to ensure your breathing is unobstructed."
