Sleep Apnea Case Studies

Symptoms include excessive sleepiness, snoring, high blood pressure, and heart problems. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most deadly type of this disorder. Suction from breathing pulls the relaxed tongue and throat together keeping air from passing to the lungs. These pauses in breathing last from 30 to 60 seconds where then the sleeper awakens and oxygen can be restored to the heart and lungs. The person can then fall back asleep and this can re-occur up to 100 times each night. Sleep apnea usually occurs in overweight middle aged men and can be life threatening if it affects the heartbeat. Sleep apnea can immediately be cured by wearing a mask called nasal CPAP(continuous positive airway pressure) which keeps the throat from closing. Other treatments include losing weight, changing sleep positions, or surgery on the nose, throat, or

Thesis: Sleep Apnea is becoming more of a dangerous disease that more people are starting to be diagnosed with. It is extremely important that Sleep Apnea is emphasized so that more people are aware of it.

Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder where a person has experiences of not breathing during sleep. Over 20 million Americans, mostly overweight men, suffer from sleep apnea. Despite these numbers, sleep apnea is often not treated directly because its symptoms are thought to be those of depression, stress, or just loud snoring. There may be a genetic component to this disorder as it often occurs within families.People with sleep apnea stop breathing for at least 10 seconds at a time; these short stops in breathing can happen up to 400 times every night.

The population who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often experience daytime drowsiness and are at risk for ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, hypertension, and other vascular related problems (Hsu et al., 2007). There are several treatment options for people with OSA, which are weight loss, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), dental appliances, and surgical procedure. This study evaluates patients who have

This relaxation goes even further when the soft palate muscles and uvula (fleshy tissue) sag over the airway as well, creating the "labored and noisy" (Sleep Apnea) so readily associated with the condition. It is important for the student to know that there are times when this blockage causes breathing to stop entirely. Interestingly, those who suffer with sleep apnea do not realize it, inasmuch as another person typically hears the startling noises and suggests that there is a problem. The sufferer may display frequent episodes of falling asleep on the job, giving work associates the clue, as well. "People with sleep apnea usually aren't even aware they have a problem and may not believe it when told" (Sleep Apnea). Inasmuch as sleep apnea is potentially life threatening, it is imperative that the sufferer seeks immediate diagnosis and treatment. Early recognition and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea is a critical step not only in getting a more restful night's sleep, but also in avoiding the potential complications of irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. Sleep apnea is more prevalent in men and young African-Americans; however, it has been diagnosed during all life stages. It is important for the student to know that attaining proper diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea includes consultation with a primary care physician, pulmonologist, neurologist

          The dictionary defines sleep as “The natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored” (Webster’s 638) If one is waking up on an average of 300 times per night, the chances of complete body restoration are minimal. The Greek word apnea literally means “without breath”. An estimated 30 million Americans stop breathing during their sleep sometimes 30-40 times per hour and often for a minute, or longer each time. Of these, about 20 million are in the early stages, and about 10 million have progressed to a level of severity that requires treatment. According to the National

In a relatively healthy human body, the CO2 in the bloodstream is held in a tight range and commands the automated breathing rate through the medulla oblongata and pons, which are portions of the brainstem. Let's say the CO2 level in the blood elevates for some reason, the brain stem will react by raising the number of inhalations per minute to blow off the raised CO2. If the CO2 level gets too high, and the brain determines it's an emergency then coma will follow.

Heart issues: problems like congestive heart failure and fibrillation issues can contribute to sleep apnea.

Psychology is an immense, widely varied, and diverse field of study. Over the years, the field of psychology has grown, and so have the vast topics the field examines and studies. A few major perspectives of psychology are psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, and biological (Cherry, 2016). Of these areas, OSA can fit under the biological perspective. Obstructive Sleep Apnea suitably relates to this category since it is largely a result of our biological, or physical, makeup.

Sleep apnea is a chronic sleeping disorder that disrupts the normal sleeping patter. It prevent a person from getting in to a deep sleep that the body needs to rest. If left untreated, it can other health related issues, work related incidents, or fatal driving accident due to sleep deprivation. Early detection is key to proper diagnosis and treatment. Contact your physician if you think you might have or show signs of sleep apnea. Treatment could just be as easy as a simple lifestyle

Sleep apnea is a medical condition that should never be ignored. When a person suffers from this disorder, he or she repeatedly starts and stops breathing when they are sleeping, and this may occur hundreds of times each night. Sleep apnea comes in many forms, with the most common being obstructive sleep apnea. This type of apnea occurs when the muscles of the throat relax. A dentist may need to be seen to assist in the treatment of this condition, one which is often marked by drowsiness during the day and loud snoring at night. What do individuals need to know about this condition?

The two most common causes of sleep disorder is central and obstructive sleep apnea. Central sleep apnea is when our breathing is interrupted throughout the night because your brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs with blocked airways and your struggle to breathe triggers coughing or snoring – in actuality your body is grasping for air.

Furthermore, the widespread disease of OSA is strongly correlated to the obesity epidemic, which is a significant public health related disorder plaguing adults worldwide (Franklin & Lindberg, 2015; Lee et al., 2008; Peppard, Young, Barnet, Palta, Hagen, & Hla, 2013; Punjabi, 2008). Epidemiological studies published between 1993 and 2013 from North America, China, Spain, India, Korea, Japan and Sweden found that individuals who had an AHI greater than 5, revealed an estimated prevalence of about 17 percent in females and 22 percent in males (Franklin & Lindberg, 2015). Therefore, men are more likely to have sleep apnea than women, especially with aging (Franklin & Lindberg, 2015). Notably, based on epidemiological studies from 2008 and 2013, prevalence rates rose over time and OSA was accounted for in 37% of males and in 50% of female (Franklin & Lindberg, 2015). Additionally, OSA prevalence is greater in different population subcategories, those individuals who are at higher risk for OSA include advancing age, minorities, obesity, male sex (Badran et al., 2015; Peppard et al., 2013; Punjabi, 2008). White, Black/African American, and Hispanic Americans (19%-20%) are nearly 50 % more likely than Asian Americans (10%) to have been determined to have OSA (Adenekan, Pandey, McKenzie, Zizi, Casimir & Jean-Louis, 2013, p.7 as

Avi Weisfogel is a dentist who uses oral remedies to treat sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a disorder that blocks breathing when one is asleep. This disorder mostly affects people who are overweight. Although the disorder is said to mainly come from overweight issues there are other factors that can cause it. People with genetic issues like enlarged tonsils and chronic nasal conditions are at a higher risk of suffering from sleep apnea.From the data gotten from Dr. Avi Weisfogel`s research adults are more likely to suffer from this disorder than children. The most common symptom is snoring. However sleep apnea patients can suffer from drowsiness, forgetfulness and even severe headaches. This is because the patients sleep is often disturbed from

If someone you know is snoring loudly most nights, you know how much that can keep you from getting a good night’s rest. What you may not know is that it’s doing the same to the person who’s snoring. Snoring is not just about sleeping right, though. When snoring crosses the line into sleep apnea, the chance of developing several serious health problems increases. For the sake of both the snorer and the people who have to hear it, you should seek help for sleep apnea.