From Symptoms To Treatment, Here Is All That You Need To Know About Sleep Apnea, Expert Shares Insights
1 year, 3 months ago

From Symptoms To Treatment, Here Is All That You Need To Know About Sleep Apnea, Expert Shares Insights

News 18  

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder that involves a decrease or complete halt in airflow despite an ongoing effort to breathe. It occurs when the muscles relax during sleep, causing soft tissue in the back of the throat to collapse and block the upper airway This leads to partial reductions and, Complete pauses in breathing that last at least 10 seconds during sleep. The brain responds to the lack of oxygen by alerting the body Causing a brief arousal from sleep that restores normal breathing. Treatment: Continuous Positive airway pressure devices work best to treat OSA in most people where positive pressure is pumped in through a mask to keep the airway open while you sleep.

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11 Expert-Recommend Products To Help You Stop Snoring
1 month, 1 week ago

11 Expert-Recommend Products To Help You Stop Snoring

Huff Post  

There’s no contesting that snoring can be disruptive to your sleep and the sleep of those around you. In some cases, excessive snoring can even be a sign of something more malicious like obstructive sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts, leading to a number of risks. According to dual board-certified otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy …

We're Sleep Doctors. Here Are The 2 Things We'd Never Ignore When It Comes To Sleep.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

We're Sleep Doctors. Here Are The 2 Things We'd Never Ignore When It Comes To Sleep.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Skimping on sleep is a dangerous habit that can put you at risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, dementia and more. “Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by difficulty breathing during sleep,” said Katie McCullar, a postdoctoral fellow in the neurology department at Massachusetts General Hospital. A common nighttime symptom of sleep apnea is …

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: Expert Insights
3 months, 1 week ago

The Link Between Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: Expert Insights

News 18  

Sleep deprivation, snoring, overworked stress raises heart rate, elevates blood pressure, increases plaque buildup and puts stress on the heart and potentially damage not only the heart, but the whole cardiovascular system. Epidemiological research indicates that obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increases in the incidence and progression of coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and atrial fibrillation. Intrathoracic pressure …

Having trouble snoozing soundly? It could be sleep apnea
1 year, 1 month ago

Having trouble snoozing soundly? It could be sleep apnea

Hindustan Times  

If you’ve been facing trouble sleeping or staying asleep, it would be worth looking into Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a disorder in which breathing pauses during sleep. “It’s a condition that often goes unnoticed and untreated, making it one of the most concerning yet overlooked health issues in society,” said Dr Sandeep Bansal, a professor at the department who heads the …

Snoring caused by sleep apnea, often left undiagnosed: Former AIIMS director
1 year, 4 months ago

Snoring caused by sleep apnea, often left undiagnosed: Former AIIMS director

India Today  

Sleep apnea is quite prevalent in India, according to Dr Randeep Guleria, former Director of AIIMS. He added that sleep apnea could be dangerous as many people have "got into car accidents because they suddenly slept while driving." Besides lack of good sleep quality, sleep apnea can also cause various health diseases. "Sleep apnea, especially in people who are obese, …

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Silent Breathing Disorder Affecting Many
1 year, 5 months ago

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Silent Breathing Disorder Affecting Many

Deccan Chronicle  

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleep related breathing disorder that involves a decrease or Complete halt in airflow despite an ongoing effort to breathe. Most Common symptoms are: LoudSnoring- Not all Snoring is OSA, however all OSApatients haveSnoring Awakening due to gasping or choking Witnessed pauses breathing Restless sleep Morning Sore throat / dry mouth Frequent restroom visits Early morning …

Over 50 million Indians suffer from obstructive sleep disorder: Experts
1 year, 5 months ago

Over 50 million Indians suffer from obstructive sleep disorder: Experts

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Medical experts have estimated that more than 50 million people in India are suffering from sleep apnea and said that the figures could be higher in undiagnosed cases. Dr. Srinivas Kishore Sistla, director AIG Hospitals and organising chairman, IASSACON 2023, said, “Many people complain about waking up tired and fatigued every day. This could be a sign of obstructive …

What is sleep apnea? Sleeping disorder suffered by Joe Biden that has sparked new health concerns
1 year, 5 months ago

What is sleep apnea? Sleeping disorder suffered by Joe Biden that has sparked new health concerns

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden caused another public stir this week concerning his health when he appeared with lines on his face characteristic of a CPAP mask. The older a person is, the more severe the effects of sleep apnea may be, as research indicates that the condition drastically increases risks associated with age-related cardiovascular changes like higher risk of heart attack. …

What is sleep apnea and how is it treated?
1 year, 5 months ago

What is sleep apnea and how is it treated?

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden is one of many millions of people who have sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a time. It’s estimated that at least 25 million American adults and 936 million adults between the ages of 30 and 69 worldwide may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, …

Do You Snore or Have Disturbed Sleep? Study Suggests You Might Have This Condition
1 year, 7 months ago

Do You Snore or Have Disturbed Sleep? Study Suggests You Might Have This Condition

News 18  

Many people have a habit of snoring in their sleep. A study, published in ERJ Open Research, suggests that around one in five people may experience obstructive sleep apnea. The focus of the questionnaire is on obesity, high blood pressure, and the two symptoms of OSA that occur most frequently- heavy snoring and severe daytime sleepiness. However, a limitation of …

Here's how untreated OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) can lead to heart attacks, tips to prevent it
2 years, 2 months ago

Here's how untreated OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) can lead to heart attacks, tips to prevent it

Hindustan Times  

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is very common in obese people with short necks, which calls for asleep study or polysomnography to diagnose if there is loud snoring and other OSA-related symptoms. Here's how untreated OSA can lead to heart attacks, tips to prevent it However, 20% of OSA patients may not be obese but sleep apnea is diagnosed when one stops …

If You're Doing This In Your Sleep, It's Time To See A Doctor
2 years, 6 months ago

If You're Doing This In Your Sleep, It's Time To See A Doctor

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Stress. “Most people will realize their sleep was disrupted when they feel excessive fatigue the next day, but it’s often difficult to trace this excessive fatigue to symptoms such as congestion, digestive issues or pain,” said Dr. Janice Johnston, co-founder and chief medical officer of U.S. health care plan Redirect Health. “If you suspect you may be …

‘Obstructive sleep apnea can impact quality of life’
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Obstructive sleep apnea can impact quality of life’

The Hindu  

The obstructive sleep apnea was a neglected condition that could impact the health of individuals and their quality of life. Ajit Mullasari, director of Cardiology, MMM, where a Sleep Lab was established six months ago, said patients with pre-existing cardiac problems could face heart attack and even sudden cardiac death becase of OSA. Treatment included lifestyle modifications, weight reduction and …

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children? Know the Symptoms
3 years, 1 month ago

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children? Know the Symptoms

News 18  

Sleeplessness has become a common problem among adults these days. Sleep apnea is a disorder caused due to the repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep which leads to complete or partial blockage of the upper respiratory tract. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea which is caused when muscles in the back of the …

How to know if your child has sleep apnea
3 years, 1 month ago

How to know if your child has sleep apnea

Hindustan Times  

Children are generally more active and sleep better and more deeply than adults. Children suffering from sleep apnea tend to have a restless sleep, snore a lot and have night terrors. "OSA occurs when the muscles supporting the soft tissues in throat relax during sleep which causes airway to partially or even completely close, cutting off the child breathing transiently," …

A need for lifestyle change: How poor sleep can result in Type 2 diabetes
3 years, 2 months ago

A need for lifestyle change: How poor sleep can result in Type 2 diabetes

Firstpost  

Prolong obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular diseases, and obesity. Obstructive Sleep Apnea - also known as OSA - is a sleep breathing disorder that is characterised by a recurrent upper airway collapse during sleep that hampers a good night’s sleep. A consensus paper by Research Society for the …

Sleep Apnea Can be Lethal, Here is How it Can be Avoided with Exercise and Medication
3 years, 9 months ago

Sleep Apnea Can be Lethal, Here is How it Can be Avoided with Exercise and Medication

News 18  

Good sleep is central to our well-being. Medically speaking, Sleep Apnea has multiple reasons like obstruction in the throat, when the brain fails to detect signals to muscles that manage breathing and at times when both happen together. On World Sleep Day, Dr. Satya Rajan Sahu, Pulmonologist, PSRI Hospital shared some tips which can be beneficial in overcoming Sleep Apnea. …

World Sleep Day: How not sleeping enough hampers your health
3 years, 9 months ago

World Sleep Day: How not sleeping enough hampers your health

Live Mint  

It’s been a year since the pandemic-induced lockdown and work from home put our daily schedules into disarray. But sleep deprivation affects different aspects of our lives,” says Dr Sibasish Dey, head, medical affairs, Asia and Latin America, ResMed—a digital health and connected sleep and respiratory care devices provider. A study published a few years ago established that many Indians …

4 Harmful Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
4 years ago

4 Harmful Effects of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

News 18  

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which your breathing starts and stops repeatedly while you sleep. The most common kind is obstructive sleep apnea, where your throat muscles relax while you’re sleeping to block your airway. Metabolic syndrome: Chronic sleep disturbances can cause hormonal imbalances and increase inflammation, giving rise to various metabolic diseases like diabetes, weight gain, …

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