Sleep Apnea Symptom

Sleep Apnea is a very serious Sleeping Disorder, trouble is, most people who suffer from this disease, do not know they have this disorder as they are asleep while it is happening.

Family members and work colleagues are usually the ones to notice the problem.

The most common symptom of Sleep Apnea is Snoring.  Okay, now we all know someone who snores (occasionally) but the Sleep apnea snore is different.  Read On-

Sleep Apnea Snoring

Heavy Snoring is a typical sleep apnea symptom, this is the loud snore that disrupts the whole house, other than the person snoring. You try rolling them over, putting a pillow over your head, wakening them and telling them to stop snoring. Finally you have to move to another bedroom. Even then you can probably hear the snoring.

Stop Breathing

Stopping Breathing, The Sleep Apnea sufferer will actually stop breathing during sleep, this can happen up to 400 times a night and can last as long as 10-30 seconds. The sleeper may then make a loud snort, semi-awaken and toss restlessly. This will continue throughout the night and can be quite alarming for the bed partner.

This night time restlessness then causes the next sleep apnea symptom

Daytime Sleepiness

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness is another typical sleep apnea symptom.  Now we all like a day time nap occasionally but the sleep apnea sufferer, deprived of deep sleep will fall asleep at work, when driving a vehicle, in the middle of a sentence, regularly falling asleep while watching television, reading the paper etc. The more severe Sleep Apnea sufferers will wake from this brief nap (may only last a few seconds) and continue what they were doing, as if nothing had happened.

Below are some other symptoms, these could be related to a variety of disorders but if combined with the top (3) symptoms (Above) then you might consider asking your doctor for Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Testing.

Ø      Lack of Concentration

Ø      Forgetfulness

Ø      Irritable

Ø      Anxiety

Ø      Depression

Ø      Mood or behavioral changes

Ø      Morning Headaches

Ø      Disorientation on Awakening

Ø      Loss of Sexual Interest

Ø      Morning Headaches

Ø      Dry throat on Awakening

Ø      Frequent urination at night

There are two types of Sleep Apnea,

Obstructive Apnea

Obstructive Apnea is when something is blocking the passage or windpipe (Trachea) When you try to breathe you can not get enough air due to the blockage. Your windpipe might be blocked by your tongue, tonsils, Uvula, fatty tissue in the throat or relaxed throat muscles.

Nine out of Ten Sleep Apnea sufferers have Obstructive Apnea.

Central Apnea 

This type of apnea relates to the central nervous system. The muscles you use to breathe do not get the 'Okay' signal from your brain either because the brain is not sending this signal or it is getting interrupted.

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