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Do you snore loudly? Wake up exhausted? Suffer from morning headaches, irritability, anxiety, depression or forgetfulness? If you have any of these symptoms, you may have obstructive sleep apnea and there is a simple, effective way to treat it. Take a simple test to determine your level of sleepiness.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that affects an estimated 20 million Americans, some of whom are overweight. It often occurs during middle age, and is more common among men than women. Sleep apnea occurs when the tissues in your throat collapse and block the flow of air to your lungs during sleep. As a result, you can stop breathing over 100 times an hour – with each episode lasting as little as 10 seconds and as long as 2 minutes per episode. Your sleeping body struggles to inhale until a gasp or snort causes a partial or complete awakening and normal breathing resumes. Although this occurs repeatedly during the night, you may not be aware of it. Left untreated, OSA can ruin more than a good nights sleep. The loud, constant snoring can affect you relationship with your sleep partner. The constant fatigue can affect your job performance and your personal safety. People with sleep apnea have 3 to 7 times greater chance of having an automobile accident. Over $50 billion is spent each year on sleep related auto accidents. What’s more, OSA can damage your long-term health. When your breathing stops and your oxygen supply is diminished during sleep, your heart is forced to work harder. Unless OSA is treated, you face a greater risk of heart problems, stroke and high blood pressure. Fortunately, there’s a safe, simple therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. |
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