If something affects you when you’re asleep, how can you tell? That’s one of the problems with sleep apnea. Many people are affected and don’t even know it. Even their sleep partners often mistake sleep apnea as snoring and don’t recognized the serious health effects until it’s too late. Fortunately, there are a few common signs and symptoms that may indicate you or someone you care about has sleep apnea. If you notice any of the following, please be proactive in seeking a diagnosis and any necessary treatment:
- Daytime sleepiness, fatigue or regular drowsiness
- Dry mouth, sore throat and/or headaches that frequently occur upon waking
- Abrupt awakenings followed by shortness of breath, as well as gasping or choking while asleep
- Loud snoring, which remains the most prominent though easily dismissed sign of sleep apnea.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can amount to some serious health risks that include stroke and heart disease. Thankfully, there are a variety of treatments, therapies and procedures that can correct sleep apnea and eliminate its harmful effects. We can help sleep apnea patients here at our practice; so if you or someone you love may be affected, please call us for more information on how we can help.
No comments:
Post a Comment