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SLEEP EDUCATION & CARE
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common, yet serious medical condition that increases your risk of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure.
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It is impossible to diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea just by looking at someone.
Learn more about OSA
What causes it?
It is caused by the collapse of the airway in the back of the nose, mouth and throat during sleep. When this happens, you may SNORE LOUDLY or make choking noises as you breath.
What does it do?
Air cannot get to your lungs and your brain and body become oxygen deprived, which may cause you to WAKE UP. This may happen hundreds of times in one night, but typically these events are not remembered in the morning.
How does it affect me?
The lack of oxygen and frequent nighttime waking can have NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES for your health.
Because you are waking up so much through the night, you may feel tired the next morning, even though you had a full night of sleep. During the day you may feel fatigued, have difficulty concentrating or you may unintentionally fall asleep.
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