Sleep apnea is where a person repeatedly stops breathing during their sleep cycles multiple times in one night. The cessation of breathing causes oxygen levels in blood to drop. This may result drowsiness during the day, or less sleep of your partner from loud snoring. There are two main types of sleep apnea, these include;
1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2. Central Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea which is characterized by the muscles in your throat relaxing. Central sleep apnea is when your brain does not send correct signals to your muscles for breathing. The symptoms for both of these types of sleep apnea overlap eachother, which makes it hard to detect which form you may have. Such symptoms are; excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, cessation of breathing during sleep, awakening by a dry mouth or sore throat, morning headache, and attention problems. If you do have sleep apnea there are some treatments available. Some doctors may tell you to make some lifestyle changes such as losing weight, or quitting smoking. If problems still occur you can go through some therapies that include a machine to aid in your breathing at night. If you think you may have sleep apnea contact your doctor immediately, because it can cause stress on the heart.
1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2. Central Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea which is characterized by the muscles in your throat relaxing. Central sleep apnea is when your brain does not send correct signals to your muscles for breathing. The symptoms for both of these types of sleep apnea overlap eachother, which makes it hard to detect which form you may have. Such symptoms are; excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, cessation of breathing during sleep, awakening by a dry mouth or sore throat, morning headache, and attention problems. If you do have sleep apnea there are some treatments available. Some doctors may tell you to make some lifestyle changes such as losing weight, or quitting smoking. If problems still occur you can go through some therapies that include a machine to aid in your breathing at night. If you think you may have sleep apnea contact your doctor immediately, because it can cause stress on the heart.