Do you annoy your bed partner because of loud snoring? Do you feel fatigue upon waking up? Do you feel sleepy during the day? If so, there is a possibility that you are above 40 years old and at least 20% heavier than what is normal in your age.
If any of the above is true to you, then you could be suffering from sleep apnea. It may help to know what sleep apnea and the symptoms of this sleep disorder to avoid more serious health problems that accompany sleep apnea.
What is sleep apnea?
This is a sleep disorder accompanied by loud snoring and sudden awakening coupled with grasping of breath. You will need to grasp for breath because there is sudden breath stoppage during your sleep. You need to wake up to breath again. This could be due to blockage in your airway.
Common sleep apnea sufferers:
1. Men over 40 years old are at high risk of sleep apnea. Clinical studies show that snoring and daytime sleepiness are rampant in men of this age. This is true both in the U.S. and U.K.
2. People considered obese or 20% heavier than their usual weight are ate high risk as well.
Signs and symptoms of sleep apnea
Aside from the symptoms mentioned above, here are some additional signs and symptoms you need to look for to avoid sleep apnea:
- Daytime sleepiness, even after sleeping long hours at night.
- Headache and sore throat
- Depression
- Personality changes such as irritability
- Short attention span
What to do if you recognize any of the above symptoms in yourself or your bed partner?
- Immediately visit a health care professional and consult your problem.
- Avoid sleeping in your back. This will help avoid blockage in your airway.
- Avoid alcohol before you sleep.
- Avoid sleeping immediately after you eat.
- Exercise
These are just some of the useful tips on how to avoid sleep apnea. Your doctor could give you more advice on how to avoid this but start with those you can control.
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Josie P. de Dios is a freelance writer from the Philippines. She has written tons of articles on health and travel articles published both online and in print. She is the author of an e-book on Antioxidant entitled “Be Healthy for Success”.
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