When Rest Isn’t So Easy: Understanding Sleep Apnea Basics

WHEN REST ISN'T SO EASY: Understanding Sleep Apnea Basics A LOOK AT SLEEP APNEA A serious disorder that occurs when a person's What Is Sleep Apnea? breathing is interrupted while he or she is asleep. Individuals with sleep apnea may stop breathing hundreds of times during sleep, depriving the brain and body of much-needed oxygen. What Are the Different Types of Sleep Apnea? 1. 2. !!! SOFT PALATE AIR FLOW TONGUE OPEN AIRWAY BLOCKED AIRWAY OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) CENTRAL SLEEP APNEΑ • Not caused by an airway blockage. • Most common form of sleep apnea. • Caused by a blockage in the airway from • The brain does not signal muscles the collapse of the throat's soft tissue. to breathe. • Often causes loud snoring. • Does not typically cause snoring. 3. COMPLEX SLEEP APNEA A combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. What Are Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? Loud, chronic snoring Morning headaches Difficulty conccntrating Dry mouth or sore ZZZ . ZZZ throat upon waking Moodiness and depression Choking, snorting, or gasping Restless sleep Unexplained sleepiness even after Extended pauses in breathing during sleep getting an appropriate amount of rest SLEEP APNEA BY THE NUMBERS 6.62% of Americans suffer from sleep apnea That's about 18 million people, or 1 in every 15. of Americans have 2-4% undiagnosed sleep apnea That's about 1 in every 50 people Hours of Sleep 0 1 1=1 sleep apnea A person with obstructive sleep apnea has an average of 60 apneas per hour. That's up to 420 apneas over 7 hours of sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea are at higher risk for certain medical conditions 4 times as likely to have a stroke 3 times as likely to have heart disease More likely to be diagnosed with hypertension TREATMENTS FOR SLEEP APNEA CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) •A machine that uses a steady stream of air to keep your airway open throughout the night. • The user wears a mask that is hooked to a machine by a hose • Should be used any time you sleep, even for naps. • Reduces symptoms of sleep apnea, including snoring, and prevents other associated health risks. Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) • Removable device that fits like a mouthguard, custom fitted by a dentist. • Helps pull the lower jaw forward, opening the airway. • Easier to use and less cumbersome than CPAP. • Small enough to fit in a carry-on bag for travel. • Ideal for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. • The TAP holds your jaw and airway in the same position that emergency medical technicians (EMTS) do when they are performing CPR. Surgery • Common procedures reduce or eliminate tissue in the throat • Other surgeries adjust bone structure. • Weight loss surgery may help obese patients reduce their apnea symptoms. • Benefits may not be permanent, as apnea reoccurs in some cases. • Generally less effective than CPAP or TAP. Infographic Provided By: Sources: www.sleepdisordersguide.com/sleepapnea/sleep-apnea- statistics.html Sleep Dentistry PORTLAND www.sleepeducation.com/sleep-disorders/sleep- apnea/symptoms-risk-factors www.sleepeducation.com/sleep-disorders/sleep- apnea/treatment www.portlandsleepdentistry.com www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm WHEN REST ISN'T SO EASY: Understanding Sleep Apnea Basics A LOOK AT SLEEP APNEA A serious disorder that occurs when a person's What Is Sleep Apnea? breathing is interrupted while he or she is asleep. Individuals with sleep apnea may stop breathing hundreds of times during sleep, depriving the brain and body of much-needed oxygen. What Are the Different Types of Sleep Apnea? 1. 2. !!! SOFT PALATE AIR FLOW TONGUE OPEN AIRWAY BLOCKED AIRWAY OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA) CENTRAL SLEEP APNEΑ • Not caused by an airway blockage. • Most common form of sleep apnea. • Caused by a blockage in the airway from • The brain does not signal muscles the collapse of the throat's soft tissue. to breathe. • Often causes loud snoring. • Does not typically cause snoring. 3. COMPLEX SLEEP APNEA A combination of obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. What Are Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? Loud, chronic snoring Morning headaches Difficulty conccntrating Dry mouth or sore ZZZ . ZZZ throat upon waking Moodiness and depression Choking, snorting, or gasping Restless sleep Unexplained sleepiness even after Extended pauses in breathing during sleep getting an appropriate amount of rest SLEEP APNEA BY THE NUMBERS 6.62% of Americans suffer from sleep apnea That's about 18 million people, or 1 in every 15. of Americans have 2-4% undiagnosed sleep apnea That's about 1 in every 50 people Hours of Sleep 0 1 1=1 sleep apnea A person with obstructive sleep apnea has an average of 60 apneas per hour. That's up to 420 apneas over 7 hours of sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea are at higher risk for certain medical conditions 4 times as likely to have a stroke 3 times as likely to have heart disease More likely to be diagnosed with hypertension TREATMENTS FOR SLEEP APNEA CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) •A machine that uses a steady stream of air to keep your airway open throughout the night. • The user wears a mask that is hooked to a machine by a hose • Should be used any time you sleep, even for naps. • Reduces symptoms of sleep apnea, including snoring, and prevents other associated health risks. Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) • Removable device that fits like a mouthguard, custom fitted by a dentist. • Helps pull the lower jaw forward, opening the airway. • Easier to use and less cumbersome than CPAP. • Small enough to fit in a carry-on bag for travel. • Ideal for patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. • The TAP holds your jaw and airway in the same position that emergency medical technicians (EMTS) do when they are performing CPR. Surgery • Common procedures reduce or eliminate tissue in the throat • Other surgeries adjust bone structure. • Weight loss surgery may help obese patients reduce their apnea symptoms. • Benefits may not be permanent, as apnea reoccurs in some cases. • Generally less effective than CPAP or TAP. Infographic Provided By: Sources: www.sleepdisordersguide.com/sleepapnea/sleep-apnea- statistics.html Sleep Dentistry PORTLAND www.sleepeducation.com/sleep-disorders/sleep- apnea/symptoms-risk-factors www.sleepeducation.com/sleep-disorders/sleep- apnea/treatment www.portlandsleepdentistry.com www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm