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Sleep Apnea Education

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Michigan Sleep Wellness is passionate about educating patients and the general Michigan community about sleep apnea. Most cases of sleep apnea go undiagnosed. This is due to a lack of education about sleep apnea or misinformation about requirements for getting tested or treated.

Sleep apnea can lead to serious health issues. An estimated 38,000 people in the United States die each year from heart disease, with sleep apnea as a complicating factor.

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Sleep apnea can lead to:

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High blood pressure

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COPD

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Type 2 diabetes

If you or someone you love is at risk for or shows signs of sleep apnea, it’s important to get tested. Diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious health outcomes. Michigan Sleep Wellness offers all these services in your local community.
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Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

It is hard to tell if you have sleep apnea without a test, but there are key signs and symptoms that you can look out for.

Here are common signs and symptoms to look out for.

Loud Snoring

Gasping

Choking

Daytime Fatigue

Morning Headaches

Difficulty Concentrating

Irritability

Restless Sleep

Frequent Urination at Night

Dry Mouth in the Morning

Sore Throat in the Morning

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Many of these sleep apnea symptoms overlap with other health conditions, which can make it difficult to know what is the cause of any health issues that you have. Testing allows sleep professionals to put together an accurate diagnosis of sleep apnea or help rule out the disorder.

Risk Factors and Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Certain factors increase the likelihood of developing obstructive sleep apnea. It can be difficult to tell what causes sleep apnea. Our sleep professionals can determine how to treat it. If you identify with one or more of the following, it’s important to be mindful of potential sleep-related disorders.
You are at higher risk for sleep apnea if you:
Some of these risk factors are controllable, such as alcohol use or avoiding smoking. Others are unavoidable, such as getting older or having a family history. The good news is that sleep apnea is a treatable condition.

Have excess weight, especially around the neck

Have a family history of sleep apnea

Smoke

Use alcohol or sedatives regularly, especially before bedtime

Have nasal congestion

Have a medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or chronic lung disease

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Defined

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. This type is most widely associated with “sleep apnea” and is the condition we most often treat at Michigan Sleep Wellness.

OSA occurs when the tongue and muscles of the throat relax during sleep, leading to a partial or complete airway obstruction. Obstruction causes pauses in breathing during sleep, causing disruptions known as apneas. These pauses in breathing lead to reduced oxygen and cause you to wake frequently while you sleep.

Other types of sleep apnea include Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) and complex sleep apnea, a mix of OSA and CSA. These types are less common, and many require specialized treatment.

The majority of individuals who suffer from sleep apnea-related symptoms carry OSA. This treatable condition can be addressed with comfortable treatment and an easy process.

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What is the difference between snoring and sleep apnea?

Snoring is the most common symptom of sleep apnea, but it is a unique sleep disorder. Snoring does not always mean that you have sleep apnea. However, snoring is a great reason to get tested, as it is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea. For some patients, even just snoring can negatively impact your health Treating snoring can offer numerous sleep, health, and social benefits, and we offer effective treatments that are comfortable, effective, and affordable. Schedule a free consultation.