What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition which results from repeated collapse fo the throat muscles during sleep. It is characterized by:
- Loud snoring
- Disturbed sleep pattern
- Daytime tiredness
Click here for a link to our newsletter on Sleep Apnea.
Click here for a link to our newsletter on a Screening Test for Sleep Apnea.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May be Serious
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is concerning because it may result in a number of potentially serious health issues, including:
- Heart disorders (heart attack, heart failure, arrhythmias)
- High blood pressure
- Stroke
- Impotence in men
Click here for a link to an article discussing the risk of stroke in patients with Sleep Apnea.
Sleep Apnea Facts
Sleep Apnea affects approximately 2-5% of the adult population.
It commonly presents between 40 and 60 years of age.
Men are twice as likely to develop Sleep Apnea.
Sleep Apnea is the number one cause of motor vehicle accidents among truck drivers.
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