Individuals with undiagnosed sleep apnea frequently wake up during the night, leading to daytime sleepiness, however, research shows a connection between sleep apnea and serious medical conditions, such as cardiovascular disease as well. Up to 80 percent of the people with sleep apnea are undiagnosed, but Dr. Avi Weisfogel of Dental Sleep Masters want to change this statistic.…
This paper explores several published articles that report on results from research conducted on a sleep study over a span of six days that comprised of normal conditions of sleep patterns and the alternate breathing method. Evaluate and suggest if there is any satisfactory evidence on both studies that validate the finding of quality aided sleep. From an investigative standpoint, the comparison of normal sleep and alternate nostril breathing prior to falling asleep can justify that quality both ways benefit sleeping at night. This study will provide a documented tracking on three days of normal sleep and three days of alternate nostril breathing prior to sleep. Described and analyzed cultural and ethical implications of natural vs. medical remedies for sleep, including some strengths and weaknesses. Analyze biological perspective to the claim of relevance that can support this technique.…
She had 27 respiratory events through the night, a mixture of obstructive apneas and obstructive hypopneas with a respiratory disturbance index of 5.1. Anything over 5 is considered significant. The longest duration of anyone event was 34 seconds. O2 sat was between 76 and 95%, with 29% of the time spent with O2 sats less than 88%. Heart rate varied between 55 and 113, somewhat varying with the obstructive events. The patient had grade 1-2 snoring noted, and respiratory disturbance events were most evident in REM while supine. All five stages of sleep were represented. Basically the only thing abnormal was a reduced amount of REM.…
When the left side of the heart is not able to pump enough blood forward the blood will back up into the lungs. This stops the rest of the body from receiving the oxygen its needs because the blood is in the lungs so tiredness and shortness of breath are very common.…
Sleep apnea- A sleep disorder characterized by temporary cessations of breathing during sleep and consequent momentary reawakening.…
Long term effects: lack of sleep can cause numerous issues including: heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, over eating,…
Stop snoring – there are several sleep issues connected to blocked air passages including snoring and sleep apnea. Severe snoring may be irritate a partner and disturb the sleep of the snorer, but…
Personally, I believe it is very important to learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea in children because it can have consequences such as abnormal growth and development, bedwetting,…
Many people around the world stop breathing when they go to sleep. Why? It’s because they have a syndrome called Central Congenital Hypoventilation Syndrome or Ondine’s Curse. What is this? Congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare syndrome, present from birth, and is defined as the failure of automatic control of breathing.. Some may only have apnea when asleep, but in some severe cases they may experience apnea while awake. About 300 children worldwide have this syndrome.…
There are three types of apnea: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), the most common, caused when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes. The…
People think I 'm lazy and sometimes rude. Or just don 't care. I can see how they would get that impression from just looking at me. But people shouldn 't be judged only on first appearances. I wish it was that easy to explain, but it 's not. I have a sleeping disorder called narcolepsy. It 's challenging to live with and has no cure at this time (Dement and Vaughan 205).…
Sleep apnea is when breathing is disturbed during sleep. Breathing stops from 10-20 seconds and occurs all through the night a number of times. Sleep apnea causes sleepiness during the day, poor concentration, and an increase in accidents. Even though sleep apnea is difficult to detect, it can also lead to serious health issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and weight gain.…
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times. This means the brain -- and the rest of the body may not get enough oxygen.…
Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes but is more common in men, under diagnosed in women and possibly young African Americans. It has been estimated that as many as 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. Four percent of middle-aged men and 2 percent of middle-aged women have sleep apnea along with excessive daytime sleepiness. People most likely to have or develop sleep apnea include those who snore loudly and also are overweight, or have high blood pressure, or have some physical abnormality in the nose, throat, or other parts of the upper airway. Sleep apnea seems to run in some families, suggesting a possible genetic basis. What Are The Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea? The most common signs of sleep apnea are loud snoring, choking or gasping during sleep, and fighting sleepiness during the day. Your family members may notice the symptoms before you do. You will likely not otherwise be aware that you have problems breathing while asleep. Others signs of sleep apnea may include morning headaches, memory or learning problems, feeling irritable, not being able to concentrate on your work,…
Every culture has its own beliefs about the condition known as sleep paralysis. Many people believe that sleep paralysis is a medical condition. According to (Web MD) (2012) sleep paralysis is a feeling of being conscious but unable to move. It occurs when a person passes between stages of wakefulness and sleep. During, these transitions, you cannot move or speak for a few seconds up to a few minutes. Some people also feel pressure and choking. Sleep paralysis is like having a nightmare awake. Sleep paralysis is associated with the condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted in their sleep. However, there are no dangers associated with sleep paralysis. It has been said that sleep paralysis may accompany the sleep disorder narcolepsy. Narcolepsy is an…