Sleeping With Apnea

If you have sleep apnea, then chances are that you have been recommended to use the standard for sleep apnea treatment which is the CPAP machine.

Are you feeling sleepy all the time? Do you snore? Is your doctor having a difficult time treating your high blood pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you might have Sleep Apnea (also called Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA).

Said to affect some 18 million Americans, sleep apnea is a common, and sometimes dangerous sleep disorder. CPAP (constant positive airway pressure) treatment is one system that has long been used to relieve the symptoms of this condition. By administering a constant, slightly pressurised airflow to the sleep apnea sufferers airway, the symptoms of sleep apnea can be alleviated to some extend. The CPAP machine uses a small air compressor to achieve this aim.

Many of us have difficulty getting a good night’s sleep but sleep apnea is a life threatening condition that can lead to many serious diseases. Getting properly tested for sleep apnea can save your life.

Obesity is the most significant risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea. The more obese your child, the greater the risk of apnea. Here are the signs and symptoms to identify that your child is suffering from sleep apnea.