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The long-term health impact of sleep apnea on our health

Sleep apnea can affect men and women of all ages, including children. Although women might not be persistent or loud snorers like men but may experience mood disturbances, depression, anxiety and restless leg syndrome due to sleep apnea<br>

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The long-term health impact of sleep apnea on our health

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  1. The long-term health impact of sleep apnea on ourhealth • Snoring is mostly considered to be an annoyance for some and is downright funny for others as it can lead to some comical moments when you wake up, however, snoring might also have a more dangerous, sinister side that you might not be awareof. • Millions of people around the world unknowingly suffer from sleep apnea– a condition that could lead to potentially life-threatening diseases such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease if left untreated. With over 80% of adults around the world suspected to have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea, the world needs a wake-up call,fast! • What are some of the common symptoms of sleepapnea? • The first and most noticeable symptom of sleep apnea is waking up frequently during the night and gasping for air. This is mostly first noticed by bed partners and family members. Other symptoms of sleep apnea include daytime fatigue, the need to take naps during daytime, morning headaches, restlessness, waking up frequently and sometimes seeming to hold your breath whilesleeping. • Is thatall? • Nope. Sleep apnea has a host of other signs, symptoms and effects on our life that we commonly blame on other conditions. Theseinclude: • Inability toconcentrate • Morningheadaches • Waking up atnight • Depression, anxiety, irritability and moodswings • A sore throat on wakingup • Frequent night-timeurination Sanraishop.com info@sanraishop.com

  2. Dozing off while driving • Insomnia of unknown origin • Nightsweats • Daytimefatigue • Foggymemory • Hypertension • Erectile dysfunction inmen • Isn’t sleep apnea a disease of oldmen? • Actually, no. Sleep apnea can affect men and women of all ages, including children. Although women might not be persistent or loud snorers like men but may experience mood disturbances, depression, anxiety and restless leg syndrome due to sleep apnea. In children, attention issues, disruptive behaviour, hyperactivity, and communication issues are now being recognized as potential symptoms of sleepapnea. • How do I know if I am atrisk? • Although just about anyone can suffer from sleep apnea, some predispositions can cause an early onset or aggravate sleep apnea in some individuals. Thisincludes: • Obesity • Large neck size • Enlargedtonsils • Substance abuse such as sedatives, narcotics, smoking andalcohol • Deviatedseptum • Breathing problems due toallergies • A class II skeletal pattern Sanraishop.com info@sanraishop.com

  3. How can I get tested for sleepapnea? • A sleep study is a non-invasive test for sleep apnea that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Sleep specialistsfrom Sanrai will monitor you while you’re asleep and provide you with a diagnosis once the test isover. • What are the long-term effects of sleepapnea? • Sleep apnea has been linked to a lot of long-term problems thatinclude: • Traffic accidents • Workplace accidents • Memoryloss • Decreased productivity atwork • Job losses • Heartdisease • Type 2 Diabetes • And many more. These conditions can cause physical, mental and financial distress for individuals and families and must be addressed at theearliest. • What are my treatmentoptions? • A CPAP or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine is the first line of treatment for sleep apnea. This machine gently pumps air into your lungs, keeping the airways open and eliminating the incidents of sleep apnea. Sanraishop.com info@sanraishop.com

  4. How will a CPAP machine helpme? A CPAP machinewill help you sleep better and wake up to a better morning. A good night’s sleep has more benefits than you expect it to have. Take a deep breath, relax, get some shut- eye and let our CPAP machines do therest. In India, CPAP machines by manufacturers such as ResMed are brought to you by Sanrai – an innovative global distributor of medical products that are focused to ensure your good health. Sanraiputs its focus on ensuring quality products, timely service, and a world-class support system that is there for you when you need it themost. Sanraishop.com info@sanraishop.com

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