Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea or sleep apnoea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour. Most people who have sleep apnea don't know they have it because it only occurs during sleep.

Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common category of sleep-disordered breathing. The muscle tone of the body ordinarily relaxes during sleep, and at the level of the throat the human airway is composed of collapsible walls of soft tissue which can obstruct breathing during sleep. Normal breaths resume with a snort or choking sound. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly. However, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea.

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Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Symptoms of sleep apnea may include:

• Daytime sleepiness
• Loud snoring
• Sudden awakenings
• Morning headaches

Sleep apnea is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram, or a "sleep study". Sleep studies allow doctors to measure how much and how well you sleep. They also help show whether you have sleep problems and how severe they are.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the most widely recommended treatment for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Nasal CPAP delivers air into your airway through a specially designed nasal mask or pillows. The mask does not breathe for you; the flow of air creates enough pressure when you inhale to keep your airway open. CPAP is considered the most effective nonsurgical treatment for the alleviation of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.