Sleep Apnea means cessation of breath and is a common disorder that can be very serious.
In sleep apnea your breathing stops or gets very shallow when you are sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically last 10 to 20 seconds or more.. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep enough air cannot flow into your lungs through your mouth and nose even though you try to breathe. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in your blood may drop. Normal breaths then start again with a loud snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea often have loud snoring. However, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea. Some people with sleep apnea don’t know they snore. Untreated sleep apnea can increase the chance of having high blood pressure and even heart attack or stroke. Untreated sleep apnea can also increase the risk of diabetes and the risk for work-related accidents and driving accidents. If you suffer from sleep apnea, call us now for a consultation.
