Apnea

 Sleep apnea can be a worrying concern for many and for many reasons. This sleep disorder can be a catalyst for secondary medical conditions, or become a secondary condition. Canadian Lung Association provides detailed and useful information about sleep apnea and its causes and treatment options, and changes in lifestyle.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

The most common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by short pauses in breathing during sleep. The apnea progresses as deepens your sleep, and continues throughout a night's sleep.

When one first relaxes during sleep, seems quiet - breathing is quiet and calm. Soon the snoring starts, and becomes progressively louder ones beside breathing which becomes increasingly difficult. This is where the airways become partially blocked, and that the cycle of events begin and continue or apnea, the airway can block completely, keeping the air in the lungs varying periods of time.

Treatment

Exercise, maintain a healthy weight and diet are key in the management of symptoms of apnea is obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea or other. Those with this sleep disorder often use Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine (CPAP) and mask while sleeping.

The CPAP machine is coupled with a tube attached with a mask that fits over the nose, to be used during sleep. The delivery tube of a predetermined level, individualized regulated air pressure and air flow to the respiratory tract, to help ensure that the airway remains open.

Visit your doctor for more information, or read more about the CPAP machine and other treatment options for less severe apnea, visiting the Canadian Lung Association online.

Prevention

The most effective methods of prevention for this sleep disorder are the maintenance of a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet and participating in regular exercise. If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and are receiving treatment (using a CPAP) remains the treatment, and their healthy lifestyles.