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Do You Have Problem Sleeping ?

Filed under:Snoring & Apnea    

Sleep Apnea is a disruption of breathing while asleep. About 90% of people who have sleep apnea don’t know that they have it. Usually it is the bed partner who fisrt notices that that the person is struggling to breathe.
If left untreated, this common disorder can be life threatening and can be a medical emergency !

Warning Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Frequent cessation of breathing (apnea) during sleep. our sleep partner may notice trepeated silences from your side of your bed.

Choking or gasping during sleep to get air into the lungs. Normally would sound as your snort and grunt !
Loud snoring
Sudden awakening to restart breathing
wakng up in sweat during the night
Feeling unfreashed in the morning after a night’s sleep
Headaches, sore throat, or dry mouth in the morning after waking up
Daytime sleepiness, including falling asleep at inappropriate times, such as during driving or at work.
- Note this: This disorder can kill you especially when you are driving (exactly where sleep can kill).

Recognize these warning signs and symptoms. Whether you are the one suffering from it or your loved one, you or your loved one need to talk to your doctor. Find out the source of your sleep problem and let the doctor prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Remember .. Sleep heals … proper sleep that is !!