Sleep Apnea 101: A Wake-Up Call
Suspect you have sleep apnea?
You're not alone.
Sleep apnea is likely the most common sleep disorder among American adults. It affects millions of people – most of whom don’t know they have the condition and are unaware of its dangers.
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42Million
American adults are estimated to have some form of sleep apnea
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1in5
people in the United States may suffer from OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)
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70%
of the people with the most serious cases of sleep apnea are undiagnosed
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1:1
After menopause, women are just as likely to have sleep apnea as men
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during sleep. People with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly — often hundreds of times per night. This means the brain — and the rest of the body — may not be getting the oxygen they need to do their job.
non-obstructed airway
obstructed airway
How sleep apnea cheats you
out of the rest you need
Sleep apnea seriously disrupts the normal sleep cycle, which is crucial to rejuvenating the body and the brain. Repeated apneas or disruptions deprive you of the most critical kind of sleep for recharging your batteries: deep and REM sleep. This means not only feeling tired and groggy during the day, but can result in dangerous health conditions and seriously compromise your quality of life.
Normal
Sleep Apnea
What sleep apnea can mean for you?
Untreated sleep apnea isn't just about snoring or feeling tired, it can servely affect your health, well-being, and longevity.
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Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Poor School & Work Performance
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Weight Gain & Obesity
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Up to 7 Years Off Life Expectancy
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Increased Risk of Car & Workplace Injury
The numbers tell the story
Chronic Disease
Up to 83% of patients with type 2 diabetes have unrecognized obstructive sleep apnea.
Risk of stroke among patients with untreated sleep apnea are 3 times greater.
Injury Risks
800,000 US drivers per year are involved in sleep apnea related traffic accidents.
People with obstructive sleep apnea are nearly twice as likely to be hurt on the job.
Quality of life
of male study participants with sleep apnea also had erictile dysfunction
On average, people with OSA experience mild cognitive impairment 10 years earlier than people without sleep breathing problems
Are you at risk?
- You snore loudly
- You're above your optimal weight
- You have high blood pressure
- You frequently feel fatigued
- You've been told that you gasp for air or hold your breath while sleeping
If any of this sounds familiar, you may have sleep apnea. Now's the time to do something about it.
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Do you snore?
Are you often tired during the day?
Have you been told you gasp for air or stop breathing during sleep?
Do you have high blood pressure?
Is your neck size greater than 16 inches (for females) or 17 inches (for males)?
