My ASsigMent....

SLeeP ApNeA.....


This the title of my assigment for english..
Why I choose this topic?
Of course because I think this is a very interesting disease to be discover...hi2x
Now I would like to tell a little bit about SLeep ApNea.......

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which you have one or more pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep...


Breathing pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes. They often occur 5 to 30 times or more an hour....

This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness....

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What will happen if sleep apnea is not being treated?

• Increase the risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes
• Increase the risk for or worsen heart failure
• Make irregular heartbeats more likely
• Increase the chance of having work-related or driving accidents

What Causes Sleep Apnea?

• Your throat muscles and tongue relax more than normal.
• Your tongue and tonsils are large compared to the opening into your windpipe.
• You're overweight...
• The shape of your head and neck..
• The aging process...

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

• snoring
• Morning headaches
• Memory or learning problems and not being able to concentrate
• Feeling irritable, depressed, or having mood swings or personality changes
• Urination at night
• A dry throat when you wake up

How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?

• Medical and Family Histories
• Physical Exam
• Polysomnogram (poly-SOM-no-gram), or PSG

How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?

• Lifestyle Changes
• Mouthpiece
• Breathing Devices
• Surgery

As a conclusion.....

Often, people with sleep apnea don't know they have it. They're not aware that their breathing stops and starts many times while they're sleeping. Family members or bed partners usually are the first to notice signs of sleep apnea.Family members can do many things to help a loved one who has sleep apnea.