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What Do You Need to Know About Stopped Breathing?
Posted By Agnes Bright
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Sleep apnea is a medical term used to tell stopped or slowed breathing. Sleep apnea can affect people of all ages, and the causes of it may depend on the type of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea usually occurs when you sleep. For this reason, called sleep apnea. A doctor can help treat sleep apnea with medications, appliances, and lifestyle changes. Or sometimes you need surgery. Sleep apnea can also lead to brain and heart problems due to a lack of oxygen. You should seek a dentist for treatments for mild sleep apnea so it won’t advance further.
What are the Types of sleep apnea?
Apnea occurs when the airways marry down, or your brain fails to send signals to breathe.
Obstructive Sleep apnea.
This type of sleep apnea occurs when a restriction/obstruction in your airways prevents proper breathing. One of the main causes of obstructive sleep apnea is enlarged tonsils or glands in your mouth.
Central apnea
During central apnea, your brain stops functioning properly for breathing signals. This may form sleep apnea, most common in immature babies, and results in improper development of this brain area. Some certain brain and serious problems can cause this as well. Seek a dentist for treatments for obstructive sleep apnea if you experience any signs and symptoms.
Mixed apnea.
This sleep apnea is a mixture of central and obstructive sleep apnea.
What is the common cause of sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea has many causes:
- Relaxation of muscles or tongue
- Enlarged tongue
- Tonsils and adenoids
- Obese
- Muscles stop functioning
During sleep apnea, a person is unable to breathe continuously due to narrowing airways which can cause loud snoring and long breaks between the breath.
Central sleep apnea
There are many types of sleep apnea. Each class has unique characteristics and causes:
- You may suffer from complex sleep apnea when a person gets treated for OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
- Specific medications, including oxycodone or morphine, cause drugs-induced apnea.
- You may experience periodic breathing at high altitudes when a person reaches 15000 feet.
- Medical conditions induced by central sleep apnea are rare, with unknown symptoms.
When to see a doctor?
You should contact a dentist if you develop any signs and signals of sleep apnea disorder.
- Chronic Snoring
- Loud Snoring
- Choking your sleep
- Gasping for air
- Daytime sleepiness
- Headaches during the day
- Difficulty breathing leads to low concentration
- Memorizing issue
- Frequent urination
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat after waking up
- A regular break from waking up
If you find any of these problems, you should consider contacting a dentist for sleep apnea treatment and diagnosis.
What are the Treatment options?
Treatment sleep apnea options vary widely and depend on what kind of apnea you suffer and its causes. Before offering sleep apnea treatment adults, your dentist will ask questions about
- Your sleep patterns,
- What medication do you use,
- Past History,
- Family genetics.
Conclusion
If you suffer from sleep apnea symptoms, you should consider contacting a dentist for a sleep test to know what you are suffering from.
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