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Sleep Apnea As a sleep disorder, sleep apnea can cause you to stop breathing for a few seconds and then restart all throughout the night. When you are woken up suddenly, it is due to your inability to breathe.The thing is, you will not remember the episode ever taking place. However, having these disturbances as you sleep is an indicator that you are unable to achieve the full deep sleep that your body requires. Experiencing sleep apnea can also lead to much greater health concerns, which can be deadly. Our professionals at Chicago Dental Esthetics know this and which is why the condition needs to be taken seriously. Types of Sleep ApneaThe first kind of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea and is more commonly known than the other types. This condition happens when the throat muscles relax and cut off the air supply during sleep. With central apnea, this apnea is not as common and involves the body's central nervous system. The apnea begins when brain messages for sleep are not sent to appropriate muscles which control your nighttime breathing. This apnea is normally connected to a much bigger health condition. Normally, snoring may not occur. The third type of sleep apnea, complex sleep apnea, is also known as mixed sleep apnea. This type is a rare form that combines both obstructive and central sleep apnea. How to know if it is Apnea or SnoringJust because you snore does not mean you have sleep apnea and vice versa. With that, how can sleep apnea be determined if snoring is not involved? Basically, a major sign will be how tired you feel throughout the day. You may be overly tired and groggy and desire to take naps. When snoring occurs, the sleep you enjoy is not necessarily affected by the snoring as apnea will commonly do. Thus, you will likely not be as tired while awake. The sound of your snoring will also be an indicator. If gasping sounds are heard, you will likely have sleep apnea. Regardless of that, when you do have snoring problems, you will still affect others who are trying to sleep. It could also diminish your own sleep as you get woken up constantly by your partner. Being Diagnosed for Sleep ApneaFinding out for certain that you have sleep apnea will require you to be diagnosed with the condition. You will be evaluated while sleeping and make a diagnosis based on the results of a sleep study and a review of your entire medical history. Sleep Study OptionsA sleep study known as a polysomnogram is still the gold standard for diagnosing sleep apnea. It’s conducted in a hospital or sleep lab, where you’ll be hooked up to sensors and monitored overnight (or sometimes for two partial nights). However, many people are now able to be tested in the comfort of their own homes. This is done by using portable monitors that measure heart rate, breathing, and oxygen in the blood while you sleep. If you are feeling abnormally tired during the day and constantly waking up at night, then you need to contact Chicago Dental Esthetics at (224) 341-5162 today to schedule an evaluation. You will obtain the best care possible so that you can rest better at night. |
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