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Sleep Apnea Information

Comprehensive information about sleep apnea types, health consequences, diagnosis, and treatment options to help you make informed decisions about your sleep health.

Understanding Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, affecting over 22 million Americans.

Key Facts About Sleep Apnea

  • Affects 1 in 5 adults, but 80% remain undiagnosed
  • Can cause breathing to stop 30+ times per hour
  • Increases risk of serious health complications
  • Highly treatable with proper diagnosis and care

Types of Sleep Apnea

There are three main types of sleep apnea, each with different causes and characteristics.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Physical blockage of the airway during sleep

Common Causes:

  • Excess weight
  • Large neck circumference
  • Enlarged tonsils
  • Jaw structure

Key Symptoms:

  • Loud snoring
  • Gasping during sleep
  • Daytime fatigue
  • Morning headaches
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Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)

Brain fails to signal breathing muscles

Common Causes:

  • Heart conditions
  • Stroke
  • High altitude
  • Medications

Key Symptoms:

  • Shortness of breath
  • Insomnia
  • Abrupt awakenings
  • Difficulty concentrating
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Mixed Sleep Apnea

Combination of both obstructive and central

Common Causes:

  • Multiple factors
  • Complex medical history
  • Treatment-emergent

Key Symptoms:

  • Variable presentation
  • Complex patterns
  • Multiple symptoms
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Health Consequences of Untreated Sleep Apnea

Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications affecting multiple body systems.

Cardiovascular

➤ High blood pressure (hypertension)
➤ Heart disease and heart attacks
➤ Stroke and mini-strokes
➤ Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
➤ Heart failure

Metabolic

➤ Type 2 diabetes
➤ Weight gain and obesity
➤ Metabolic syndrome
➤ Insulin resistance
➤ Difficulty losing weight

Neurological

➤ Memory problems
➤ Difficulty concentrating
➤ Depression and anxiety
➤ Increased accident risk
➤ Cognitive decline

Social Impact

➤ Relationship strain
➤ Work performance issues
➤ Social isolation
➤ Reduced quality of life
➤ Partner sleep disruption

Sleep Apnea Risk Factors

Understanding your risk factors can help with early detection and prevention strategies.

  • Modifiable risk factors
  • Non-modifiable risk factors

Age

Risk increases with age, especially after 40

Gender

Men are 2-3 times more likely to develop sleep apnea

Weight

Excess weight increases risk significantly

Neck Size

Larger neck circumference (>17" men, >16" women)

Family History

Genetic predisposition to sleep apnea

Smoking

Increases inflammation and fluid retention

Alcohol Use

Relaxes throat muscles, worsening symptoms

Nasal Congestion

Chronic congestion forces mouth breathing

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