Sleep Apnea: It’s Not Just Snoring

Sleep Apnea: It's Not Just Snoring SLEEP APNEA BY THE NUMBERS 1 in every 15 Americans has sleep apnea 2-4% 60 APNEAS/HOUR of Americans are undiagnosed occur on average during sleep Could You Have Sleep Apnea? Your Risk Is Greater If... 60 50 You're male You're overweight You're over 60 You smoke You have a family history of sleep apnea You have a narrow throạt or enlarged tonsils You have sinus congestion or difficulty breathing through your nose Note: Sleep apnea can happen to anyone! WAKE UP TO THE DANGERS OF SLEEP APNEA 6х more likely to die in a car crash 50% greater risk of high blood pressure Increased risk of type 2 diabetes Increased risk of heart attack, stroke SLEEP APNEA TREATMENTS Lifestyle changes Removal of enlarged tonsils Lose weight Quit smoking Mouth guards | Nasal surgery for structural deformities CPAP Therapy Continuous Positive Airflow Pressure • Air forces breathing passages open Infographic provided by: DELREY ENT ASSOCIATES DelRey ENT Associates www.earnosethroatlosangeles.com Sources: http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm http://www.sleepdisordersguide.com/sleepapnea/sleep-apnea-statistics.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep-apnea/DS00148/DSECTION=risk-factors http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea