Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which an individual's breathing pauses, once or more from few seconds to few minutes, during sleep.
You may be surprised to know that this disorder is as widespread as asthma and diabetes.
Therefore it is important to learn how to diagnose and to find ways to control it.
Instructions Following is the list of instructions that will help you checklist symptoms that causes this dangerous health situation in your life.
oIf you are an overweight male over 40, you are more vulnerable.
oIt causes weight gain, rise in blood pressure and frequent headaches.
oThere are three types of that you should be aware of.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where something blocks the air passage during sleep causing a person to stop breathing.
Central sleep apnea is caused by brain's incapacity to transmit message to breathe.
oMonitor your sleep for two or three nights in a dairy to check your sleeping patterns.
You can record your sleeping to check whether or not you sleep properly, is there any sleeping problem or variations in snoring.
oGet your mouth and nasal passages examined by a doctor, for any blockages that may lead to sleep apnea.
A doctor may run tests like a CT scan or an x-ray to check your head and throat area.
He may also refer you to a sleep clinic if he finds something suspicious.
Sleep apnea can be cured surgically or by using dental appliances during sleep but leave it undiagnosed and it can prove to be fatal.
After going through the above list, if you suspect that you have this disorder, immediately consult your doctor for proper diagnosis.