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Flatnews.cf, HEALTH - Sleep apnea or sleep disorders commonly called manifest in various forms. Some people think, just a form of sleep apnea such as snoring. Some are saying that it only occurs in older people.
Are presuppositions is just a myth or a fact the truth? Read on to distinguish what are the myths and facts about sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea snore only
Myth. Snoring can be a symptom of a sleep disorder, but there is a big difference between the two.
People with sleep apnea actually stop breathing up to 400 times throughout the night with a lag of 10 to 30 seconds. Usually followed by a grunt when started breathing again. This sleep cycle disorders can make you tired during the day.
Sleep apnea is not a big problem
Myth. Everyone who disturbed his rest will be disturbed body and mind. When this condition is not treated, it will very likely cause of workplace accidents, vehicles, heart attack and stroke.
Sleep apnea breathing clog
Fact. The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea or OSA. This occurs when the tongue, tonsils, or other tissues in the back of the throat closes the air flow, said Nancy Foldvary, director of the Cleveland Clinic's Sleep Disorder.
When you try to inhale, the air can not get through the channel should be. Meanwhile, the case of central apnea is not as much as OSA. It occurs when the brain does not always give a signal to the body to breathe when you should breathe.
Only parents who experience
Myth. Sleep apnea is more common after age 40, but people of all ages can experience it.
You are more at risk of having sleep apnea if overweight, male, have come from African-American, or Latin. These disorders also tend to run in families.
Alcohol will help you sleep
Myth. Alcohol can make you drowsy, but it will not help you get quality rest.
Alcohol relaxes the muscles in the back of the throat, thus creating the airway in people with sleep apnea are more easily clogged, said Foldvary again. Sleeping pills have the same effect.
Rare Sleep apnea occurs in children
Myth. OSA is common in children. An estimated number case is one in 10. In most cases, the symptoms are mild and the child eventually develop the condition.
However, some children may have behavioral problems or serious medical problem for OSA.
Losing weight can help
Fact. Yes, you can relieve the symptoms of apnea when you reduce your weight. If now you are overweight, talk to your doctor about a weight loss program. Quitting smoking also can help alleviate sleep apnea condition.
Side sleeping may also help
Fact. If you sleep on your back, gravity will pull tissue in the throat downward, so that the airway you more at risk for clogged.
Side sleeping will help open channels of your throat, so you become easier to breathe.
Mouthpiece can also help
Fact. Mouthpiece is a tool made of soft plastic or silicone which is mounted on the teeth and serves to make the teeth become neat.
Dentists can help you choose the right size mouthpiece which can also function to help keep the airway, to keep it open while you sleep.
CPAP is an effective treatment
Fact. CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure, or continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP machines channeling the flow of air into your airways.
You can adjust the flow to be strong enough to keep the airway open while you sleep. CPAP is the most common treatment for adults with moderate to severe OSA.
Surgery is the surest way to cure sleep apnea
Myth. For some people, surgery may cure OSA. For example, children with large tonsils blocking his airway.
Doctors can lift the tonsils to solve the problem. Some adults also can undergo a surgical procedure but it is not certain to suit everyone.
