Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder which is rising health concern. In patients with Sleep apnea, breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Sleep apnea patients snore loudly, they feel sleepy whole day , may have morning hedaches, tiredness, Irritability,loss of concentration and mood swings. Few patients report gasping for air during sleep.
Person who is obese , having high blood pressure, Diabetes, heart disease, depression, chronic lung problems are at high risk of developing sleep apnea.
Women with PCOD, hormonal disorders, post menopause also have increased risk of Sleep apnea.
If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea. You should get evaluated and tested for sleep apnea .
Home sleep testings are also available now to diagnose sleep apnea on time .
Let's fight sleep apnea Epidemic.
- Dr. Pravin Taware
Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist
Aeris Clinic of Allergy chest and Sleep Care, Matunga East, Mumbai
