Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common of the three forms of sleep apnea. Apnea, in Greek, literally means without breath. OSA can strike anyone, but the most frequent suffers are individuals between the ages of 45-65. It is caused by an obstruction in the air passageway. The throat consists of very soft tissue that… Read More »
Sleep apnea is a widespread disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. Overview Breathing interruption can last from a few seconds to almost a minute. They usually take place 5 to 30 times or more an hour. Usually, normal breathing then starts again, occasionally with… Read More »
Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for brief periods during sleep. These breathing pauses are caused by an obstruction in the airway. Though a person may not remember it, sleep apnea results in frequent awakenings and therefore disruption of sleep. While it is true that obstructive sleep… Read More »
To find the answer to the question “How serious is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?” a sufferer should first understand the nature of the disorder and how it affects him. The following paragraphs attempt to explain that. As the incidence of obesity continues to rise, it is expected that the number of people with OSA would… Read More »
Your snoring can be more than an annoyance to your partner. It can also be a sign of a serious sleep disorder that can have long terms effects on your health. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that occurs when the upper airway becomes obstructed by a narrowing of the respiratory passages. It can disrupt… Read More »
These days’ people irrespective of their age are seen to get affected by sleep disorders. A kind of sleep disorder that causes sleepiness during the normal waking hours and people who work at night face difficulty to fall asleep or stay asleep during the normal sleeping hours is known as shift work disorder or SWD.… Read More »