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When a person snores loudly, often his or her tongue is obstructing the airway and creating hyopnea. While this might be irritating to partners, this could be a symptom of OSA and worthy of a visit to a doctor who is trained in sleep disorders. Some people actually stop breathing altogether. This condition is known as apnea. Apnea literally means "the absence of breathing." This can happen several hundred times in a night to an OSA sufferer. Symptoms such as fatigue, day time sleepiness and headaches may be indicative of apnea.
How does CPAP work?CPAPs allow an OSA sufferer to have his airway maintained in an open versus closed manner. This continuous positive pressure keeps the airway open and allows the patient to receive the room air. The device keeps the tongue from falling back and restricting the flow of oxygen into the trachea. With CPAP, a mask is worn over the nose and mouth; air is forced through the mask to keep the airways open while the individual is sleeping. Steps to Take If You Have a Sleep DisorderIf you believe that you suffer from OSA, then the first step is to contact your doctor. Your doctor will determine if you need a sleep study, which will test you to see if you have all of the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. If you do test positive for this disorder, then your MD will prescribe a CPAP device that will aid you in treating sleep disorder breathing.
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