Do you or a loved one snore?
We are realizing more and more that sleep apnea is common and DANGEROUS. Common symptoms include:
Snoring: Loud snoring, or snoring that's interrupted by periods of quiet
Daytime sleepiness: Feeling sleepy or having trouble focusing during the day
Waking up gasping or choking: Waking up suddenly during the night with a loud snort, gasping, or choking
Morning headaches: Waking up with a headache that may last for several hours
Dry mouth: Waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat
Frequent urination: Waking up to urinate more than once during the night
Restless sleep: Having restless sleep or feeling hot and sweaty at night
Moodiness: Feeling easily irritated or depressed
Memory problems: Having trouble remembering things
And now it’s easier than ever to be evaluated for sleep apnea. My favorite reliable sleep apnea company, Own Sleep Medicine, has a special discount for direct primary care patients getting evaluated in the comfort of their own homes.
Go to their web site here www.ownsleepmed.com/order and click on ‘home sleep test’ and use code DPCA25 for special pricing.
Treating your sleep apnea will reduce your risk of:
Cardiovascular problems: Sleep apnea can strain the cardiovascular system and increase the risk of heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and arrhythmias.
Daytime fatigue: Sleep apnea can cause severe daytime drowsiness and fatigue, making it difficult to concentrate and increasing the risk of accidents.
Mood swings: Sleep apnea can cause mood swings and irritability.
Dry mouth: Sleep apnea can cause you to breathe through your mouth, which can dry out your saliva.
Headaches: Sleep apnea can cause headaches due to low oxygen or high carbon dioxide levels during sleep.
Diabetes: Sleep apnea is common in people with type 2 diabetes, and not getting enough sleep can prevent the body from using insulin properly.
Weight gain: Sleep apnea can make it harder to lose weight, and obesity can increase the risk of sleep apnea.
Memory loss: Sleep apnea can cause memory loss.
Liver problems: Sleep apnea can cause liver problems.
