Diane B.
I get a good night sleep now, and I don’t need a nap in the afternoon, and I’m not hearing from my husband, “Breathe. Breathe.” In the middle of the night, he was waking me up, because I wasn’t breathing, and I don’t get that anymore.
Snoring and waking up gasping for air are both common signs of sleep apnea, but they aren’t the only ones. You may be thinking that these problems can’t be deadly, right? Think again. Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening condition. What is sleep apnea in Novi?
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Sleep apnea occurs when you experience pauses in breathing while you sleep. People with severe sleep apnea can experience these apnea episodes more than 30 times an hour. On an average night of sleep, this means you’ll stop breathing hundreds of times a night!
This takes a mighty toll on your body. There’s no way these pauses in breathing aren’t affecting your sleep, which in turn can affect your personal and work life.
There are two types of sleep apnea:
The Sleep Apnea Center of Novi has solutions for both, including CPAP and oral appliance therapy. The oral appliance is our most popular treatment due to its comfort and convenience. Because it’s comfortable, it will not disrupt your sleep like the CPAP machine. It eases your jaw into a position that keeps you breathing easily all night.
What is sleep apnea in Novi? It’s a serious problem. If you’re a snorer or are known for waking up multiple times a night gasping for air, don’t wait any longer to pinpoint your problems. You could be putting yourself at risk of a major health complication. Give us a call today at 248-264-3922 to schedule your free consultation.
Remember, up to 90 percent of people with sleep apnea have no idea, or they make excuses for how they feel. Your health, your life, and your future can benefit from getting tested. Quit treating all the symptoms and start treating the cause!
Your anatomy plays a major role in sleep apnea. A narrow jaw can force the tongue back into the airway space. A lower retracted jaw (what we call class 2) forces the tongue into the airway space. As we age, the tissue is not as taut or rigid and falls into this airway space. Fatty tissue in your neck can play a role too. Your throat muscles, which relax when you sleep, are under pressure from the tissue. This can partially or completely obstruct your airway. Tonsils, adenoids, or a large tongue can also block the airway.
Experts believe as many as 90 percent of people who have sleep apnea haven’t yet been diagnosed. Most people aren’t aware they stop breathing or snore unless a bed partner tells them. People attribute fatigue to a busy lifestyle, forgetfulness from aging, or high blood pressure related to diet and lack of exercise. While many people experience multiple sleep apnea symptoms for years, they and their physicians often fail to connect the dots. With the lack of training on this subject in medical schools, patients are often not fully screened and slip through the cracks for years. It’s not until a heart attack or stroke occurs that people take notice. We are working with physicians to change this and diagnose this condition before you develop all these life-changing health events. We stress treating the cause, not just the symptoms, that you are experiencing now.
Losing weight or treating allergies may help you breathe easier. Your symptoms may also improve if you stop smoking, abstain from consuming alcohol before bed, or make other lifestyle changes. However, your anatomy is fixed – so these changes on their own aren’t usually enough to resolve your problem. Treatment to keep your airway open is imperative for your optimal health and future – whether it is with a CPAP, an oral appliance, or a combination therapy of both.
We can see you as soon as tomorrow!