Question 1

is there any medication for obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately Not: Obstructive sleep apnea needs to be treated by either CPAP or bipap or some other prescribed airway device to ensure that you get adequate oxygen during sleep.  You should see a sleep specialist & have a sleep study. Additionally, losing weight via diet & exercise or a medically supervised weight loss program if you have failed on your own.  Uppp is also a surgical option but isn't fun-last resort.

Question 2

can obstructive sleep apnea be caused by complications from psychiatric medications or dentist grinding of teeth which may change jaw face or tonguesi?

Accepted Answer

OSA: Obstructive sleep apnea is not influenced by minor dental adjustments .  It can be affected by medications that are sedative like in nature. If you have sleep apnea,  you should ask your doctor if your medications will affect your underlying condition.  Most docs would be very receptive to your concerns and will help you with your questions. Good luck!

Question 3

is there anything i can get from the grocery store or drug store for my obstructive sleep apnea until i can see a doctor?

Accepted Answer

No: Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that is related to things such as being overweight and certain characteristics of your throat ad airway passages.  The treatment is based upon getting more air into your lungs.  There is nothing that you can buy before you have a formal evaluation by the doctor.

Question 4

will obstructive sleep apnea stop me from going on my vacation?

Accepted Answer

No: You just have to take your sleep apnea machine with you on your trip. You should be able to pack it in your checked baggage without difficulty but a note from your doctor stating that the equipment is medically necessary may help get you through airport security.

Question 5

diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea and currently on apap. the machine shows that i get 1-4 central apneas per hour each lasting 10-23 seconds on average. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: What you described is not normal and you should discuss it with your doctor.

Question 6

what is obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

OSA: Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when breathing stops (apnea) during sleep usually as a result of a temporary obstruction such as a narrowing and closing in the oropharynx. When the brain detects that breathing has stopped, an alarm goes up that wakes the person so that he starts breathing again. Often the person does not know why he has woken. An observer may note snoring or gasping in the night.

Question 7

is obstructive sleep apnea painful?

Accepted Answer

No: Sleep apnea can cause headaches, dry mouth, mood and personality changes, excessive sleepiness. It is not a painful condition.

Question 8

how can i treat obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

CPAP: The  treatment involves sleeping with a pressurized mask called cpap. In sleep apnea, excessive soft tissue in the throat, can relax during deep sleep, this blocks the airway and drops oxygen levels , disrupting sleep and causing other problems. A mask hooked to a machine that applies a low level of air pressure keeps the airway open. Many with osa are overweight and weight loss also helps much.

Question 9

can you die from obstructive sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: Untreated sleep apnea causes drops in oxygen levels during sleep, this causes a release of catecholamines which are of "stress hormones". Over time this can increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. Overtime these can lead to death. In addition the sleep deprivation leads to increase car accidents, which can be fatal. Treatment helps avoid this.

Question 10

how does obstructive sleep apnea impact health?

Accepted Answer

Lots of ways: The impact of sleep disorders is evident in a wide range of adverse health consequences, including but not limited to hypertension, cadiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders such a diabetes, gastric disorders such as gerd, respiratory disorders such as asthma, emotional and psychological disorders, and even sudden death.  There is a much higher rate of motor vehicle accidents as well.

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Diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea and currently on apap. the machine shows that i get 1-4 central apneas per hour each lasting 10-23 seconds on average. is this normal?

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What is obstructive sleep apnea?

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