Sleep Apnea Presentation PDF

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SLEEP APNEA SLEEP APNEA SLEEP APNEA SLEEP APNEA  hi A B C D causes Symptoms/ possible Prognosis treatments disabilities Symptoms: loud snoring, The causes of sleep apnea Prognosis is good with A treatment for sleep awakening with a dry mouth, are excess weight, smoking, treatment, sleep apnea for apnea is called a morning headache, a big neck circumference some people, it's possible to continuous positive irritability, difficulty paying causes a narrowed air way, resolve it by reducing their airway pressure (CPAP). attention, while awake, being male, being older, weight or undergoing certain For milder causes of SA, difficultly staying asleep family history, nasal treatments for others, it may your health care (insomnia), gasping for air congestion, use of alcohol, be a lifelong condition. provider may during your sleep, excessive sedatives of tranquilizers. recommend only daytime sleepiness lifestyle changes, such (hypersomnia), episodes in as losing weight or which you stop breathing quitting smoking. when you sleep. What is sleep apnea? (Explanation) Sleep apnea is a condition that causes you to stop breathing while you're sleeping. The word “Apnea” comes from the Greek word “breathless”. This happens either because of blockage of your airway (obstructive sleep apnea) or because your brain doesn’t correctly control your breathing. Fun facts! 1. Approximately 39 million U.S. adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). 2. Snoring is a common symptom of Sleep Apnea in up to 94% of patients. 3. Untreated Sleep Apnea can lead to heart, kidney, and metabolic health complications. 4. 80% of Sleep Apnea cases are undiagnosed. 5. Hundreds of breathing disruptions can occur nightly. 6. You don’t have to be overweight to be at risk. 7. Snoring isn’t the only concern. 8. Genetics may contribute to Sleep Apnea. 9. Your dentist can help treat your Sleep Apnea with oral appliance. 10. Increases your risk of developing insulin, and type 2 diabetes. Support groups within Saskatchewan 1. Sleep Apnea Community | Lung Saskatchewan 2. Patient Support Group - SLEEP ON IT! - Public Health Campaign on Sleep 3. Sleep Apnea | SaskHealthAuthority