Did you know men over 40 have an increased risk of developing sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder where a person who is asleep has abnormal pauses in their breathing, or moments of low breathing while they are sleeping. These moments of low breathing are called hypopnea.
Because sleep apnea can be potentially serious, it is important to talk to your doctor right away if you have any of the sleep apnea warning signs, such as
- Excessive, loud snoring every night
- Pauses in your breathing, and or gasping episodes while you are asleep
- Sleepiness all day long
Thankfully, if you do have it, there are dental appliances for sleep apnea that can help. One of the main tools used is an appliance known as a CPAP.
A CPAP is a mask that you put over your mouth and nose, which blows air into your airway while you sleep, helping keep it open.
A sleep apnea device may be the best way to relieve yourself of this condition. It may also be helpful for you to lose weight if you are overweight, as obesity is one of many causes of sleep apnea.
If you are interested in alternatives to CPAP, consult your doctor.
If you think you might have sleep apnea, there are a few things you can and should do
- Talk to your doctor immediately
- Have sleep apnea testing done at a sleep center
- If you have someone who sleeps with you at night, have them video you to look for evidence of sleep apnea
If you do end up having it, dental appliances for sleep apnea can make your life a lot easier, and help you breathe while you sleep. To find the remedies for sleep apnea that are best for you, visit your doctor. More like this article.
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I slept with a CPAP for a long time. Most annoying thing ever!! But it did help me keep breathing, of course.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.
My wife says I snore a lot and even have moments where she thinks I’ve stopped breathing. I think I’m going to visit my doctor.