Question 1

can obstructive sleep apnea cause dementia?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Osa can cause chronic low oxygen in the blood and this can lead to vascular damage. It can definitely increase your risk of dementia.

Question 2

i'm 18 with chronic anxiety bad sleep apnea and always struggled getting sleep, my grandma got dementia at 55. am i going to get dementia?

Accepted Answer

Don't lose sleep..: Insomnia alone is not causal of dementia, but long term use of hypnotics is. Ask a doctor to find non-hypnotic sleep aids for you. Also, rbd  (rapid eye movement behavior disorder) in men is very associated with lewy body dementia. It's not insomnia, rather powerful dreaming, and not likely what your grandma suffered. So, get help with the anxiety & apnea, avoid hypnotics and try to rest easy!

Question 3

can asthma in a kid lead to sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Asthma, in children or adults, does not cause sleep apnea, but obstructive sleep apnea can trigger nocturnal asthma attacks. Therefore, any suspicion of osa in an asthmatic patient warrants a thorough work up.

Question 4

can having acid reflux lead to sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Chicken & egg: It is unlikely that reflux causes apnea... In a newborn it may by causing airway swelling from the irritation. It is more likely that apnea causes reflux - there is a strong relationship between apnea and reflux..

Question 5

does smoking lead to sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: To the degree that smoke irritates mucosa, the resulting inflammation can increase airway resistance.  Upper airway resistance can be a precursor to apnea.  Smoking also has an effect on the lower airway, compromising oxygen exchange in general.   Smoking does not cause apnea, but likely can add to its consequences.

Question 6

i have about 25 bug or mosquito bites. can that lead to any allergic reactions? i feel like o have sleep apnea

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bug bites can definitely lead to allergic responses.  If you are writing this question then we can logically assume that you didn't die from an allergic reaction, so don't sweat it.  Sleep apnea has nothing to do with bug bites.  It is an interruption of air flow during sleeping.

Question 7

what type of diabetes sleep apnea/sleep deprivation could lead to?(type 1 or 2).and can sleep deprived diabetes be reversed?

Accepted Answer

Type 2 diabetes: Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with type 2 diabetes.  Both have obesity in common.  Once you have diabetes, it never goes away.  However, exercise, a reasonable low calorie diet and weight loss will help improve both sleep apnea and diabetes.  Sleep apnea is also associated with high blood pressure.

Question 8

can sleep apnea really lead to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

It can: Apnea episodes lead to poor oxygenation  due to lack of good, consistent breathing while asleep and this places additional significant  stress upon your body.  That is why CPAP or oral appliances are used.

Question 9

can anything dental, clenching or psychiatric medicines cause, lead to sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Is more common than one thinks.  Typically not the cause from the agents listed in your question.  Best to be evaluated by a ENT or dentist qualified to treat sleep apnea.

Question 10

does lpr lead to copd, sleep apnea and asthma? i'm 20 and not overweight.

Accepted Answer

LPR.: LPR can lead to symptoms that mimic asthma and allergic rhinitis.  And being that LPR/GERD can affect us more at night, they can disrupt your sleep.

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What type of diabetes sleep apnea/sleep deprivation could lead to?(type 1 or 2).and can sleep deprived diabetes be reversed?

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