CPAP, Sleep Apnea and Hypertension—The Connection

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CPAP, Sleep Apnea and HypertensionThe Connection
While the world is busy battling the coronavirus,
a lot of other health issues that we might be
facing have been either forgotten about or
completely put on the backburner. Many of us
consider snoring to be normal, and it is
considered to be a sign of tiredness or something
that old people usually do.
However, what you may not know is that snoring
might be a sign of a serious underlying
condition called Sleep Apnea that can sometimes
lead to life-threatening diseases like type 2
diabetes and heart disease. These co-morbidities
also put us at a higher risk of contracting the
coronavirus infection due to the impact diabetes
and heart disease have on our immune system.
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Why is snoring such a serious thing? The actual
problem is not that you snore, it is the reason
why you snore that is important. Obstructive
Sleep Apnea or OSA is a relatively common but
often undiagnosed condition that results in
pauses in breathing several times a night while
you sleep. Sleep apnea may lead to serious and
life-threatening conditions like obesity,
hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stroke and
myocardial infarction. So, do I have
hypertension if I snore? You just might. Studies
have showcased that one in four people suffering
from sleep apnea are at a very high risk of
being hypertensive. However, when sleep apnea was
addressed in these patients, it resulted in a
dramatic drop in blood pressure levels. How can
I address this condition? Do I need medication or
surgery? Fortunately, no. Sleep apnea can easily
be diagnosed with a non-invasive, painless test
called a sleep study and the condition can be
addressed with CPAP Therapy. What is CPAP
therapy? How will it help with hypertension? CPAP
, or constant positive airway pressure therapy
addresses the pauses in your breathing caused by
obstructive sleep apnea by keeping your airways
open using mild air pressure. This therapy is
painless and only requires that you wear a mask
while sleeping. As you will sleep better with
the CPAP machine, your body will start regulating
your blood pressure levels naturally and you
will start to feel better within a
fortnight. What does a CPAP machine look
like? A CPAP machine is a device that is a
little larger than a clock-radio that is
connected to a power outlet. This machine will
have a tube connected to it, which has a nasal
mask or prongs at the other end. There is a
small motor in the machine that blows humidified
(if needed) air into your nostrils to keep your
airways open.
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Does CPAP therapy hurt? Are there any side
effects? Not at all. Most long-term users do not
even feel that they are wearing anything anymore
after a few days of starting this therapy. There
are no known serious side-effects of using this
therapy. How soon will I feel better? Although
this is relative, many of our users have reported
that they slept better within a week and that
their blood pressure levels had stabilized within
a fortnight. Individual results, however, may
vary. Please ensure that you consult your
physician before starting CPAP therapy. CPAP is
a very common, well-tolerated and tested therapy
for sleep apnea that has helped thousands of
people around the world lead better lives. Taking
a sleep test can help you detect sleep apnea in
timebefore the co-morbidities catch up. In
India, Sanrai offers a complete sleep
solutionthey offer a sleep study in their lab or
from the comfort of your own home, and they have
a wide range of CPAP machines for you to choose
from. Sanrai is a global medical products
distributor with years of experience and a highly
talented team that can address your queries and
help you get better faster. Stay safe!
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