Common Symptoms

The Biology Of Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea occurs when there is excess soft tissue at the rear of the throat collapse while you are lying down and obstruct the airway opening. This causes you to stop breathing briefly, and your brain will awaken you to restore normal breathing. These apneic episodes happen repeatedly throughout the night, up to 100 times an hour in the most severe cases. Understandably, this condition is quite disruptive to your sleep, resulting in lackluster energy levels.

Certain factors and characteristics are associated with an increased risk of sleep apnea, including:

Signs And Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea

So, how do you recognize that you may have sleep apnea? These are just a few of the things you may pick up on:

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should consider consulting with a sleep apnea specialist to learn about your treatment options.

Sleep Apnea Treatment: Restoring Your Health And Vitality

Sleep apnea results in a cascade of consequences for your well-being. To cope with your lack of get-up-and-go, you may descend into a downward spiral of unhealthy habits. For example, some people develop caffeine dependence or rely on sugary junk foods for energy. People with sleep apnea may skip out on exercise because they’re too tired to work out.

Additionally, sleep apnea has been linked with serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. If you have untreated sleep apnea, your health may be at risk. Sleep apnea treatment can help patients overcome all of these issues. It doesn’t need to involve a clunky CPAP mask, either. Many patients find that their sleep – and subsequently their energy levels -improve by wearing a custom-designed oral appliance while they sleep.

If you have been feeling out of sorts and suspect that sleep apnea may be to blame, schedule a consultation with our team at Crosspointe Sleep Solutions to discuss sleep apnea evaluation and treatment. We can help you feel like yourself again.