Research Paper On Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a very common disorder, as it affects over six percent of american people. It can occur at any age but it is more prevalent in people ages 40 and higher. It is also more common in men compared to women. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the patient ceases to breathe in the middle of their sleep. The three different types of sleep apnea are obstructive, central and mixed. In obstructive sleep apnea, the patient has a physical obstruction that causes the airway to block, which causes trouble in breathing while asleep. The central sleep apnea is not caused by the blockage of the airway but it occurs when the brain can not signal the muscles to breathe. Although continuous positive air pressure is an effective way to treat Obstructive