Snoring and sleep apnea
Snoring and sleep apneaSnoring is a strong indicator of the condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is one of the most common symptoms. Bed partners with health concerns are often the ones to bring up snoring and ask the snorer to seek sleep apnea treatment. Obstructive sleep apnea has intermittent periods of no breathing. Thus, patients do not get the amount of oxygen needed, health risks are increased and rejuvenating sleep is fragmented. Sleep apnea has been linked to cases of heart attack, stroke, hypertension, high blood pressure and other serious medical conditions. If you observe heavy snoring in your loved one, ask him or her to see a sleep apnea professional.
Why treat snoring and sleep apnea?
Snoring is one sign of sleep apnea, but many scientists believe it may actually cause sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition that has been linked to numerous injuries and even death. Oxygen flow to the brain is limited, and the patient is put at risk for life-threatening health problems. Following the decrease in oxygen that occurs during an apnea episode, re-oxygenation releases enormous numbers of free radicals into the system. If left untreated, patients with obstructive apnea are 4 times more likely to suffer from a stroke, and 3 times more likely to contract heart disease. Sleep apnea patients also run a higher risk of having hypertension, diabetes and other related conditions. Sleep apnea patients often experience lack of energy and daytime drowsiness due to their interrupted sleeping patterns, which can essentially affect every aspect of their lives. Sleep is interrupted hundreds of times a night.
Our Sleep Apnea Dental Office is helping Deer Park Texas get health by decreasing and eliminating the disastrous effects of obstructive sleep apnea. Call our office at 832-487-0647 today for your new patient exam.
