Sleep Apnea: Can it Affect You?

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Sleep Apnea Can it Affect You?
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Most of us would be oblivious to the disease that
affects about 34 million Indians. The disease?
Sleep apnea.
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Snoring? Thats Normal Right!
A lot of us would ignore one of the prominent
signs of sleep apnea as Oh, I think everybody
snores! Sleep apnea is a disorder that
interrupts a persons sleep because they cannot
breathe. People suffering from sleep apnea tend
to stop breathing for short periods while
sleeping at night. Basically, this means that the
mind and body gets insufficient oxygen.
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Sleep Apnea Lets Find the Types
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - block occurs due
to the soft tissue collapsing in the back of your
throat. Central Sleep Apnea - happens because
of the instability in the respiratory control
centre. Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome - observed
in people who suffer from both the above
mentioned types.
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Sleep Apnea Lets Find the Risks
Certain factors can increase a persons risk of
being affected by sleep apnea. Men are about 3
times more likely to suffer from the
condition. If the family has a history of sleep
apnea, the risk of their children getting it
increases. Older adults and middle-aged men are
to be considered at a higher risk. Read More
here.
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