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Obstructive Sleep Apnea


Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder generated
by blockage of the airway. It is generally characterized with one or
more pauses in breathing, or experiencing short breaths during sleep.
Because obstructive sleep apnea only happens during sleep, most people who suffer from this disorder aren’t aware of their condition and
often go undiagnosed.

Sleep disorders are generally dangerous to the health because it can
deprive the brain and body of oxygen. Obstructive sleep apnea can have
dangerous effects to the heart, where severe and prolonged cases of
this condition boosts pulmonary pressures transferred to the right
side of the heart. A person could most likely develop serious
congestive heart failure.

Obstructive sleep apnea causes differ from person to person, but most
cases account for these risk factors:

•    natural and premature aging
•    temporary or permanent brain injury
•    reduced muscle tone,
•    obesity, along with some increase of soft tissues along the airway
•    narrowed airway due to individual structural features

Particular people have a combination of these factors causing their
obstructive sleep apnea. Being overweight greatly heightens the risk
of developing this condition, however sleep disorders can affect just
about anyone regardless of age. Taking alcohol or certain drugs can
account for decreased muscle tone, otherwise neurological problems or
other disorders can also be a cause.

Aside from heart problems, these sleep disorders create mental and
psychological issues. Patients report having disrupted sleep, trouble
concentrating, remembering or thinking clearly during the day, and
feeling sleepy on many occasions.

Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated in various ways, all depending
on how severe the case is. Consulting a medical professional is the
best way to ensure the proper treatment for this specified sleep
disorder. Upon consultation, a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
can be given. This, after the doctor has checked the particular cause
of the disorder, reviewed the patient’s medical history, and diagnosed
the severity of the sleep disorder.

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    Comment by Belle — January 9, 2010 @ 2:37 am

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