It has been determined that sleep apnea is much more common than once thought. It is not only potentially dangerous, but can be the blame for under-achievement. Finding an answer and proper treatment for a sleep disorder that has become commonplace, can change one's life and future.
Good Ole Dr. Walker has been receiving special training and working with local specialists on new cutting-edge treatments for sleep apnea. Sleeping with Darth Vader is not your only option!
Snoring accompanies sleep apnea, but not all snoring is apnea. Apnea disturbs sleep when something blocks the subject's breathing. This breathing hiatus, called an "apnea," may extend from a few seconds to over a minute, from five to thirty times per hour. The extended event in which apneas string together is called a "hypoapnea." Because it breaks the necessary sleep rhythms, it prevents the subject from normal dreaming patterns and results in profound fatigue and disturbance in the subject's waking hours.
A patient suffering from apnea may go years without receiving a diagnosis. And while it often sounds like snoring, it is not what it seems; if you suspect you may be suffering from apnea, you will need to check into a sleep center to receive a polysomnogram. A sleep center is a nonthreatening environment where the subject will be wired up before bed, and have a video camera record the sleep experience.
"Central (CSA), obstructive (OSA), and complex" manifest the three forms of sleep apnea. "Obstructive" comprises 84% of all apneas, and entails a breathing blockage, produces snores, and can be corrected with various treatments. Central apnea arises from a failure of respiratory action, and complex is a combination of the two. When an apnea goes untreated, the subject, being tired all the time, will probably underachieve at school or in a career. Therefore, if you feel tired and don't know why, get yourself checked.
Let us help you find answers, a sleep specialist, and get some sleep!
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