The Benefits of a Sleep Apnea Machine
When I was a child my father worked “swing shift” at a chemical plant in a nearby town. Some weeks he worked at night and slept during the day. He could be heard snoring all over the house. We thought it was funny then. Now I know it was a potential sign of a serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea.
Snoring is the sound that is made as the air you breathe in, is obstructed as it pushes through the airway.
For most people who snore, the medical consequences are not severe. But for an estimated 5 out of 100 individuals, it is a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
Apart from snoring, other signs of obstructive sleep apnea are excessive daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, high blood pressure, being overweight and waking up gasping for breath. Some individuals experience high blood pressure when they first wake up due to insufficient oxygen because of not breathing properly. Awaking up with a headache could be an indicator of a high blood pressure due too sleep apnea.
After being evaluated by a sleep specialist, if you are found to have sleep apnea, the best treatment for you is a sleep apnea machine, also known as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This is simply a device that sits on your bedside table and delivers air pressure to you via a mask over your nose and mouth.
A sleep apnea machine will hold your airway open and allow you to breathe like you should. Using a sleep apnea machine will ensure that your oxygen levels stay where they should while you sleep. It will also help you to achieve a restful nights sleep so that you feel refreshed the next day.
Leaving sleep apnea untreated can have serious consequences. A sleep apnea machine is your best choice to maintain your health and overall well being.
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