Sleeping through the night, prolonged periods of not breathing while sleeping and waking up with headaches at the beginning of the day and being tired after a long restless night can be a sign of sleeping issues and may be related to sleep apnea. A doctor can spot the problem and recommend the correct treatment for sleep apnea however it is still important to know what it’s all about.
Be alert!
Sleep apnea is not easily recognized by doctors. There aren’t any routine lab tests to prove its existence, but if the doctor suspects that sleep apnea is the cause, your spouse or a family member is asked to monitor your sleeping patterns prior to prescribing any treatment for sleep apnea.
There are three kinds of sleep apnea, namely central, obstructive, and complex. When apnea is obstructive the patient breathes in shallow breaths when they sleep. In central apnea breathing stops and then restarts frequently. In complex apnea, patients show the signs of obstruction apnea however, the condition changes into central apnea after treatment by a device that eases breathing passageways.
If untreated the risk increases of suffering from heart attacks and high blood pressure diabetes, stroke and overweight. The chance of sustaining accident-related at work is significant because you are distracted and can even fall asleep even while driving or speaking! This is how severe apnea can ruin your daily life.
The treatment for sleep apnea/s
There are a variety of options for treating sleep apnea, including oral devices, surgery and breathing devices, such as continuous positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP.
Surgery
There are a variety of invasive or surgical sleep apnea treatment options available for patients suffering from obstructive sleep Apnea. Removal of enlarge adenoids or tonsils or uvulopalatopharneoplasty is commonly done on patients with the condition.
Another option, geniotubercle advance is to move the jawbone so that it can position the tongue, and then relieve the airways of obstructions. This is done when the uvulopalatopharneoplasty is not effective.
Surgery also includes the hyoid myotomy during the geniotubercle advance. The hyoid (or bone) located in the neck’s upper and frontal regions is moved in order to increase the base of the tongue. The risk of complications is low, but they may result in the anesthesia of the dental nerve or the appearance of a skin lump in the eye area as well as the nose. The procedure can be expensive and uncomfortable, and results may not be guaranteed.
Sleep apnea is painless and safe treatment
CPAP
In the case of sleep apnea common to all and sleep apnea, an CPAP has been proven to be to be effective. A tube that connects the mouth or nose and the device creates the pressure required to force air through the airways. It is suggested for those suffering from central or sleep apnea that is obstructive. The pressure is adjusted depending on the condition of the patient. It is required to wear at night, but when in comparison to costly surgery and unpredictability of results, CPAP is the better choice.
CPAPs are usually insured, and those with higher quality. It is also possible to rent to own, that way, you can select the most suitable CPAP for your needs before you decide to purchase the device.
Dental Appliances
People who aren’t candidates for CPAP are offered dental devices. They are expensive and painful. Patients who utilized dental devices to treat sleep apnea treatment had excessive dry mouth, excessive salivation and changes in tooth position. People who are using dental devices should see their dentist frequently.