Sleep Study Shows CPAP Machines Help

If a person snores loudly every night, they are at a much higher risk for sleep apnea than the occasional snorer.Apnea symptoms include the dangerous condition where airflow is interrupted during sleep for more than 10 seconds, up to 5 times in an hour.Other apnea symptoms are episodes of fatigue during the day and emotional as well as skill deficits when you are tired. Risk factors for sleep apnea include: being overweight by more than 120%; a large neck girth of greater than 16"; high blood pressure; narrow breathing passages.
Apnea symptoms warrant a professional sleep study for proper diagnosis. There are a number of options for treating apnea symptoms.A dental appliance can be fitted for you that you wear during the night.This appliance alters the placement of the tongue so that the airways are clear for proper breathing.Many people have had their sleep apnea disappear altogether once they lost weight and began to exercise. Also, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) masks can be worn over the mouth and nose in order to force air into the nasal passages.As a last resort,there are surgical procedures to aid in a sleep apnea disorder. This can be a life threatening condition so do not ignore your snoring as harmless.