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SLEEP APNEA - A serious Disorder

Sleep apnea specialist Los Angelesu00a0says it can be a seriousu00a0sleep disorder. People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time while they are sleeping (one apneic event). These short cessations in breathing can happen up to 800 times or more every night.

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SLEEP APNEA - A serious Disorder

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  1. SLEEP APNEA - A serious Disorder TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre

  2. WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? • Sleep apnea specialist Los Angeles says it can be a serious sleep disorder. People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time while they are sleeping (one apneic event). These short cessations in breathing can happen up to 800 times or more every night. • If you have sleep apnea, the periods of stopped breathing may wake you from a deep sleep. If you are waking from deep sleep to light sleep all night long, however briefly, you aren’t getting enough restful sleep. Most often times, however, we have mini arousals that still take us out of the deeper levels of sleep and into the shallow, Stage 1 sleep, but since we are still sleeping we are not at all aware that it happened.

  3. What are the associated symptoms of sleep What are the associated symptoms of sleep apnea apnea? ? • Excessive daytime sleepiness • High blood pressure • Frequent episodes of obstructed breathing during sleep. • Loud snoring • Clenched jaw • Morning headaches • Unrefreshing sleep • Dry mouth upon awakening • Overweight/obesity • Irritability • Change in personality • Depression

  4. HOW SERIOUS IS SLEEP APNEA DISORDER? • Sleep apnea disorder is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. The risks of undiagnosed OSA include heart attacks, strokes, impotence, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, and heart disease. • In addition, OSA can cause daytime sleepiness that can result in accidents, lost productivity and interpersonal relationship problems. The severity of the symptoms ranges from mild to severe. Sleep Apnea is a progressive condition, worsening with age, and should not be taken lightly.

  5. HOW IS SLEEP APNEA TREATED? • First, a sleep test, called polysomnogram, is usually done to diagnose sleep apnea. There are two kinds of polysomnograms. • Overnight polysomnography involves spending one night at a sleep laboratory to obtain a full report of movement, respiration, oxygen levels, etc. during sleep, which the doctor will review. This is the best form of sleep study there is. • The second kind of polysomnogram is a home monitoring test. Dr. Shirazi can provide a small device to take home with you, which will record your sleep with a computerized polysomnogram. These are painless tests and are covered by most insurance plans.

  6. Contact Us • TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles • 555 Marin St. Suite #108 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 805.496.5700 • 11980 San Vicente Blvd. #619 Brentwood, CA 90049 310.401.0813 • Office Hours: • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am-5:30pm • Closed Friday – Sunday • https://tmjandsleeptherapycentre.com/

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