Nighttime Nuisance: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

NIGHTTIME NUISANCE: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea UNDERSTANDING SLEEP APNEA - WHAT IS IT? Condition that causes breathing to stop or grow shallow during sleep. Zzzz...Zzz ZEZZ.Zzz.2 Pauses generally occur 20-30 times per hour. Pauses last from 10-20 seconds to multiple minutes. - WHO HAS IT? WHAT ARE ITS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 1 in 15 Americans suffers from sleep apnea. • Snoring • Excessive daytime sleepiness. That's equal to twice the population of Virginia! 1 in 50 people suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea. 48% of adults say that they snore. - HOW CAN IT BE DIAGNOSED AND TREATED?- • Diagnosis through sleep studies. • Treatment options vary depending on severity. 0000 Lifestyle changes Mouthpieces Breathing devices Surgery SUFFERING FROM SLEEP APNEA Anyone can suffer from sleep apnea. RISK FACTORS Being male Being overweight Being over age 40 zzz...zzz Having large tonsils, a large tongue, or a small jaw. Having a family history of sleep apnea. Having a large neck • 17+ inches-male • 16+ inches-female Suffering from gastroesophageal reflux. Having a nasal obstruction. DANGERS OF UNDIAGNOSED SLEEP APNEA High blood pressure Diabetes Depression Increased risk of work or driving accidents Stroke Heart disease or arrhythmia 4 times higher risk 6 times more likely to die in a car accident Provided by: Sources: www.sleepdisordersguide.com/sleepapnea/ sleep-apnea-statistics.html www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea aleep-apnea www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/ topies/sleepapnea/ www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sleepapnea. html#cat5 NORTHERN VIRGINIA DENTAL DENTAL ASSOCIATES www.nvdentalva.com