The Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

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You have Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome when your breath can become very shallow or you may even stop breathing — briefly — while you sleep.

On long-term, these unusual abruptions might cause insomnia and reduced flow of oxygen to vital organs.

Across the world, 1 person in 25 suffers from OSAS and the most frequent patients are men over 40. The not-so-pleasant disease is characterized by loud snoring, apnea, bad sleeping and unpleasant sweating.

If you believe you suffer from OSAS you can assure by using a portable polygraph. You can activate the medical device during night, before falling asleep. Sleep related breathing disorders are common and associated with morbidity and mortality. Since polysomnography, the conventional diagnostic gold standard is costly and not generally available, ambulatory respiratory polygraphic sleep studies are used.

The most commonly obstructive sleep apnea symptoms include:

• Dry mouth when you wake up


• Daytime sleepiness or fatigue


• Headaches in the morning


• Night sweats


• Restlessness during sleep


• Snoring


• Waking up suddenly and feeling like you’re gasping or choking

Unfortunately, Obstructive Sleep Apnea could also affect children but the symptoms are not that obvious. In children, OSAS might affect long-term memory and lower IQ scores.

Although medical treatments are numerous, you MUST avoid alcohol and smoking. And if you are overweight, you must shed those extra pounds in order to improve your sleep.

Recent studies showed that playing a wind instrument may reduce snoring and apnea incidents.