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Sleep Apnoea
Sleep Apnoea Disorder
What is Sleep Apnoea Disorder ?
Wikipedia describes “Sleep Apnoea, also spelled Sleep Apnea, as a Sleep Disorder characterised by pauses in breathing, or periods of shallow breathing, during sleep.
Each pause can last for a few seconds to several minutes and they happen many times a night.
In the most common form, this follows loud Snoring and there may be a Choking or Snorting Sound As Breathing Resumes.
As it Disrupts Normal Sleep, those affected are often sleepy or tired during the day. In children it may cause problems in school or Hyperactivity” ~ Unquote.
Sleep Apnea is a potentially Serious Sleep Disorder in which Breathing Repeatedly Stops And Starts.
If you Snore Loudly, and you feel tired even after a full night's sleep,You may have Sleep Apnoea”.
What Causes Sleep Apnoea ?
The walls of the throat come together during sleep, blocking off the upper airway, causing breathing to stop for periods of time.
The brain registers the lack of breathing and rouses the sleeper, thereby slightly re-opening the upper airway, but is so brief that the awakening does not register and the sleeper drifts back to sleep, unaware their sleep has been interrupted
This leaves the person feeling Unrefreshed in the morning due to a Fragmented Sleep
.
One of the most common causes of sleep apnoea is Obesity.
Contributing causes can also include
Symptoms of Fragmented Sleep
Behaviour
Behavioural Anomalies may also be present, due to interrupted sleep. and be noticeable by way of
Health Risk Factors
Regardless of age, sex or race, Sleep Apnoea can affect anyone and
Sleep Apnoea is more common in men, particularly in the over-30 age groups.
Women , who are overweight, have an increased risk of Sleep Apnoea which tends to rise after Menopause.
Treat Your Sleep Apnoea
Change Your Lifestyle
You can treat your Sleep Apnoea by making Life-Style Changes
An effective treatment is a mask that is worn at night that transmits air pressure to the collapsible segment of the throat and prevents the throat from collapsing.
Another treatment is the use of a mouth-guard that works by holding your jaw forward while you sleep.
These oral appliances, which can be expensive, can be effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea if properly made to match the needs of the particular individual effected with Sleep Apnoea.
Consult with your Doctor if you think you have any form of Sleep Disorder, as treatment can ease your symptoms and may help Prevent Health Problems and Complications.
Self-Care ~ The Natural Way
The Key To Conquering Sleep Apnea is to have STRONG Muscles To Keep Your Throat Open While You Sleep – Muscles In Your Throat, Tongue and Soft Palate.
Try ''The Sleep Apnea Exercise Program''
Sleep Apnoea Disorder
What is Sleep Apnoea Disorder ?
Wikipedia describes “Sleep Apnoea, also spelled Sleep Apnea, as a Sleep Disorder characterised by pauses in breathing, or periods of shallow breathing, during sleep.
Each pause can last for a few seconds to several minutes and they happen many times a night.
In the most common form, this follows loud Snoring and there may be a Choking or Snorting Sound As Breathing Resumes.
As it Disrupts Normal Sleep, those affected are often sleepy or tired during the day. In children it may cause problems in school or Hyperactivity” ~ Unquote.
Sleep Apnea is a potentially Serious Sleep Disorder in which Breathing Repeatedly Stops And Starts.
If you Snore Loudly, and you feel tired even after a full night's sleep,You may have Sleep Apnoea”.
What Causes Sleep Apnoea ?
The walls of the throat come together during sleep, blocking off the upper airway, causing breathing to stop for periods of time.
The brain registers the lack of breathing and rouses the sleeper, thereby slightly re-opening the upper airway, but is so brief that the awakening does not register and the sleeper drifts back to sleep, unaware their sleep has been interrupted
This leaves the person feeling Unrefreshed in the morning due to a Fragmented Sleep
.
One of the most common causes of sleep apnoea is Obesity.
Contributing causes can also include
- Being of Male Gender
- Narrowed Airways
- Enlarged Tonsils or Adenoids
- Sinus Problems
- Allergies
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- High Blood Pressure
- Medication ~ Sleeping Tablets and Sedatives
- Congestion and Obstruction of Nasal Passages
- Facial Bone Structure and size of Facial Muscles
Symptoms of Fragmented Sleep
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Lack of Concentration
- Fatigue
- Poor Work Performance
- Impaired Alertness
- Vision Problems
- Impotence
- Frequent Urinating at night
Behaviour
Behavioural Anomalies may also be present, due to interrupted sleep. and be noticeable by way of
- Mood Swings
- Belligerence
- Inattentiveness
- Lack of Energy
- Irritability
Health Risk Factors
Regardless of age, sex or race, Sleep Apnoea can affect anyone and
- Contribute to An Increased Risk of motor vehicle accidents through Sleepiness , Fatigue and Tiredness behind the wheel.
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
Sleep Apnoea is more common in men, particularly in the over-30 age groups.
Women , who are overweight, have an increased risk of Sleep Apnoea which tends to rise after Menopause.
Treat Your Sleep Apnoea
Change Your Lifestyle
You can treat your Sleep Apnoea by making Life-Style Changes
- Lose your excess weight
- Indulge In Regular Exercise , such as a brisk walk
- Reduce Your Alcohol Intake
- Stop Smoking
- Surgically correct Enlarged Tonsils
- Clear Blocked Sinus Passages
- By Attending a Sleep Disorder Clinic
An effective treatment is a mask that is worn at night that transmits air pressure to the collapsible segment of the throat and prevents the throat from collapsing.
Another treatment is the use of a mouth-guard that works by holding your jaw forward while you sleep.
These oral appliances, which can be expensive, can be effective for mild to moderate sleep apnea if properly made to match the needs of the particular individual effected with Sleep Apnoea.
Consult with your Doctor if you think you have any form of Sleep Disorder, as treatment can ease your symptoms and may help Prevent Health Problems and Complications.
Self-Care ~ The Natural Way
The Key To Conquering Sleep Apnea is to have STRONG Muscles To Keep Your Throat Open While You Sleep – Muscles In Your Throat, Tongue and Soft Palate.
Try ''The Sleep Apnea Exercise Program''
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Sleep Apnea Exercises That Will Strengthen Your Upper Airway and Keep your Throat Open
- That Is A Simple and Inexpensive Treatment
- Utilises Oral Exercises that have been Scientifically Proven to Cure Sleep Apnoea
- Oral Exercise Treatments that are Completely Natural
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