Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

When the airway becomes blocked by soft tissue during sleep not allowing them to take in a breath for at least 10 seconds at a time. Characterized by very loud snoring with silent pauses for 10 seconds or longer followed by a loud snore or snort when the seal is finally broken and the person begins to breathe again.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Excessive daytime sleepiness.
  • Hypertension.
  • Morning headaches.
  • Memory loss.
  • Mood swings.
  • Increased risk of Stroke.
  • Increased risk of heart disease.

Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
 


 		  
 

Risk Groups:

  • Over weight people with BMI greater than 25.
  • People with large neck size. Greater than 17 in. for men and 16 in. for women.
  • Children who snore with enlarged tonsils and adenoids.
  • Children and adults with Down Syndrome.
  • Congenital abnormalities in jaw, head and neck.
  • Post menopausal women.
  • Men, middle aged and older.
 
     
 

 

  
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