Question 1

does sleep apnea go away by itself?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: "by itself" is the important part of the question -- there are modifications that can be made to reduce risk and occurrence. Weight loss is an example. In many cases, the obstruction of the airway requires treatment such as cpap, surgery, or other treatment and the problem will not go away by itself. Discuss further with your physician for your individual situation.

Question 2

had ectopic beats (triplets) a week after first pfizer covid shot, doesn't go away now a year later. dr said holter still normal, told me to get boosted. had untreated mild hypertension and sleep apnea before vaccine. did vaccine damage my heart?

Accepted Answer

: Ectopic beats can occur on their own without any knowncause. If you had a normal Holter monitor, you have nothing to worry about from them. The vaccine did not cause you any damage to your heart. Good that you got vaccinated.

Question 3

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

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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 4

i am a chronic snorer to the extent that i wake my husband during the night and he goes off to the lounge to sleep. i often wake up very tired in the mornings. as i have got older my husband feels that i have developed sleep apnea.

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Some basics: Snoring and chronic fatigue are 2 symptoms related to sleep apnea. With sleep  apnea your body has extended breathing pauses when your body tries to enter deep sleep.Your body safety mechanisms pull you out of this, leading you to a failure to get restorative deep sleep time although you are asleep.Have a sleep study done &amp;it will likely change life for the better. Various treatments are available

Question 5

what is sleep apnea?

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Not breathing: Apnea is breath-holding, or not breathing.  Some people have periods of time they don't breath while they are asleep.  Sometimes it is related to body weight, other times it is neurological.  Treatment usually involves weight loss, mouthguards to reposition the mouth, or even cpap.  If not treated, this can lead to lung/heart problems, chronic fatigue, weight gain, and high blood pressure.

Question 6

sleep apnea provent?

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Proven : Yes proven.  Treat it and live longer and happier.

Question 7

is sleep apnea common?

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Yes: It has been published that it affects 4% of men and 2% of women, but personally, i think it is much higher.  Unfortunately, it has been given lower priority than other medical conditions.  That is now changing as we are discovering that is is associated with considerable medical and psychiatric morbidity and even mortality.

Question 8

symptoms if sleep apnea?

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Insomia: High blood pressure, fatigue and insomnia are one of the most common symptoms associated with sleep apnea. With severe conditions you can be deprived of oxygen to an extent that it may cause death. Please consult your pcp for more information if you think that you have sleep apnea and ask to participate in a sleep study.

Question 9

define mild sleep apnea?

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Gasping for air: Sleep apnea is defined as complete (apnea) or partial obstruction (hypopnia) of the airway during sleep.  Typical signs and symptoms are snoring, wake up gasping for air, and excessive daytime sleepiness.   Diagnosis is made by a sleep study (polysomnogram) and the main parameter of diagnosis is ahi (apnea-hypopnea index).  Mild sleep apnea ranges from 5-10 ahi.

Question 10

what is organic sleep apnea?

Accepted Answer

Just another term: For sleep apnea. There are several types: obstructive, where the air is blocked from getting to your lungs by collapse of your upper airways during sleep, and central sleep apnea where your brain does not send the signals to your lungs to breathe, and the third type which is a mixture of the two. I cannot think of a sleep apnea that would not be organic, because there is no psychogenic sleep apnea.

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