Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea is greatly under diagnosed. It is estimated that about 90% of the people who have sleep apnea do not know that they have it. The reasons for this are that the symptoms are vague, develop gradually and appear when you are asleep and therefore do not realize that. Secondly, [...]
Effects and Complications of Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder and though this may sound benign, it can have serious consequences which can even prove fatal, if ignored. Therefore treating sleep apnea becomes important. And to get one motivated to seek treatment for this disorder, knowing the impact, effects and complications of sleep [...]
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea. As symptoms of sleep apnea appear when you are asleep, it is difficult for you notice them yourself. You can know of them mostly from your bed partner who notices them. However it is quite common to see your bed partner too suffering from sleeplessness and apnea symptoms.
What is Apnea and Sleep Apnea Disorder. Apnea is suspension or cessation or a pause in breathing. It usually occurs during sleep and is therefore called sleep apnea. It is a common sleep disorder which can have serious consequences. Apnea is a Greek word which literally means “without wind” or “without breadth”.