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Why Sleep Apnea In Women Goes Undiagnosed

Many women suffer from sleep apnea but they don’t go through proper treatment because symptoms are not as apparent. Read this document and learn about the symptoms and risks factors related to sleep apnea in women. Visit www.desiredsleep.com for more information.

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Why Sleep Apnea In Women Goes Undiagnosed

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  1. Sleep Apnea in Women Why Women Are Diagnosed Less with OSA

  2. Sleep Apnea in Women • Studies have shown that women are less likely to be diagnosed with sleep apnea in comparison to men. • Typical symptoms of sleep apnea that are present in a man, such as breathing pauses at night and extreme sleepiness during the day, are not so apparent in women. • Hence it leads to under-diagnosis and misdiagnosis for women with sleep apnea. An estimated 84% of women with high blood pressure may have sleep apnea

  3. Symptoms that are more present in female sleep apnea patients • Snoring (even light snoring). • Full or partial cessations of breathing during sleep • Fatigue • Excessive daytime sleepiness • Morning headaches • General lack of energy during the day • High blood pressure that is difficult to control with medication • Frequent trips to the bathroom during the night • Disturbed sleep/waking often in the middle of the night • Unrefreshing sleep • Fibromyalgia • Hypothyroidism

  4. Risk Factors Of Sleep Apnea In Women • Pregnancy can increase the risk of developing OSA • Women aged 55-70 years are 14% more likely to have severe OSA • Obese women aged 50-70 are 31% more likely to have OSA • Women are more likely to develop comorbid conditions such as anxiety and depression than men.

  5. How can women get properly diagnosed for sleep apnea? • Awareness of the prevalence of sleep apnea in women is increasing. Even doctors are recognizing the increased risk factors. • Women themselves can better recognize the risk factors for developing OSA and take timely treatment.

  6. Contact Desired Sleep For Sleep Apnea Treatment If you believe that your sleep trouble may be due to sleep apnea rather than another sleep disorder, contact Desired Sleep clinic in Burlington. At Desired Sleep, the goal is to help you achieve your desired sleep. Dr. Heidary understands sleep disorders and will work with medical doctors to support your specific sleep concerns. Address: 2180 Itabashi Way, Contact No:(905) 332-0105 Burlington, ON L7M 5A5 Website: www.desiredsleep.comEmail:info@desiredsleep.com Reference: http://www.alaskasleep.com/blog/women-with-sleep-apnea-why-women-are-less-often-diagnosed-with-osa https://desiredsleep.com/women-often-diagnosed-sleep-apnea/ https://blog.easybreathe.com/everything-wanted-know-women-osa-afraid-ask/

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