OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA: “Bad Night Bad Day”

Sleep Apnea

The Greek word "apnea" literally means "without breath."

Sleep apnea is an involuntary cessation of breathing that occurs while the patient is asleep.

Apnea is defined by American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) as the cessation of airflow atleast for 10 seconds.

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Types of Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

(OSA)

Central Sleep Apnea

Mixed (OSA + CSA

)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, arises from what is basically a mechanical problem. During sleep the patient's tongue falls back against his/her soft palate, and the soft palate and uvula fall back against the back of the throat, effectively closing the airway.

Result: When the sleeper expands the chest to inhale, no air enters the lungs.

Cycle of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Sleep Onset Snoring

Airway Collapses

Breathing Stops

Sleep Disturbed

Common Symptoms of OSA

Common symptoms you may have while awake :

Sleepiness during the day Fatigue or tiredness through the day Personality changes, such as mood

swings and difficulty getting along with others

Problems with poor memory or unability to concentrate

Easily fall asleep at work, while driving a car, talking, reading or watching television.

Effects of Sleep Apnea on Health

Sleep Apnea

High Blood Pressure

Coronary Artery

Disease and Heart Attack

Stroke

Heart FailureAtrial

Fibrillation

Diabetes

Obesity

Effects of Sleep Apnea on Health

Sleep Apnea

Asthma

Pulmonary hypertension

Seizures, epilepsy, and other nerve disorders

Headaches

High-risk pregnancies

Eye disorders, including glaucoma

How is obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed?

Symptoms Blood Test Nocturnal Polysomnography – Sleep study Oximetry Epworth sleepiness scale

What is the treatment for obstructive sleep apnea?

Losing weightAlcohol – XSmoking – XExerciseSleeping Position

What is the treatment for obstructive sleep apnea?

• Positive Airway Pressure-CPAP• Oral devices• Stimulants-modfalin• Surgery –Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

OSA -Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is now the first treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in most people. CPAP is delivered by a machine with a tight-fitting face mask.

Surgery: Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) -- to remove excess tissue at the back of the throat. This surgery has not been proven to completely clear up sleep apnea. Long-term side effects are also possible

Healthy Sleep, Healthier Life !!

Treat OSA in order to have a healthy sleep and enjoy a healthier life!!