Sleep Apnea Treatment
Sleep Apnea Treatment
Most people don’t get enough sleep!
A lack of adequate sleep can affect mood, judgment, energy levels, ability to retain information, and may increase the risk of serious accidents and injury. In the long term, chronic sleep deprivation may lead to a host of health problems including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even early mortality.
Symptoms of sleep apnea include:
Headaches
Poor Concentration
Loss of Libido
Tiredness of waking
Daytime sleepiness
Difficulty waking up in the morning
Poor performance in school, on the job, or in sports
Increased clumsiness
Falling asleep during work or class
Untreated sleep apnea affects your well-being. Sleep apnea may contribute to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction, as well as to memory and concentration impairment. Since sleep apnea reduces the quality of your sleep and contributes to daytime sleepiness, driving becomes more dangerous. In fact, sleep apnea is a leading cause of car accidents.
WHAT DOES APNEA MEAN?
Sleep apnea, the cessation of breathing during sleep, is a common problem that affects both adults and children. The National Institutes of Health estimate that more than 12 million Americans have sleep apnea, most often undetected or misdiagnosed. In fact, conservative estimates suggest that only 16 percent of sleep apnea sufferers receive treatment.