Snoring vs sleep apnea

It is known that People should sleep for at least 8 hours a day in addition to waking up with refreshment. Able to perform missions each day at full capacity It also reduces the risk of developing disease as well. But while we sleep There may be various symptoms that you may not be aware of, such as snoring or sleep apnea. But in fact Life threatening

There is some interesting information by Dr. Natthaphong Unesethasak, an internist at Phitsanuwet Uttaradit Hospital under the Principal Health Care Group, revealing these symptoms to be observed.

Is snoring really dangerous?

It’s true because snoring. Indicated for obstruction of the upper airway Which has a direct correlation to sleep apnea Causing the patient to sleep well Wake up periodically, sleepy during the day Are more likely to have traffic or work-related accidents than the general public It was also found that High risk of high blood pressure Acute myocardial infarction from ischemia. Arrhythmia Cerebrovascular disease And sexual dysfunction as well

How is a child snoring noticed?

Snoring can also occur in children. Especially in children with abnormal sleeping posture, such as prone, lying on their side, or children who are unable to concentrate on either of them for long Or hyperactivity disorder (Attention Deficit Disorder: ADD). Children who are easily frustrated. And urinating at night Parents should always observe their children if the symptoms above or not.

Reduce snoring by sticking mouth, chin paste (not opening), does it help?

The above method Can’t help with snoring In medicine, the most effective way to treat snoring is to use a dental tool to move the jaw down the front. To widen the airway, or to use a continuous positive airway (CPAP) blower.

It can help too By bringing a mask to cover the nose while sleeping, the mask is attached to a machine that can expel positive pressure air to expand the airway

How to eat and drink? To avoid snoring?

Avoid drugs or beverages with central depressant effects, such as alcoholic beverages, sleeping pills, sedatives. Drugs to reduce mucus types that cause drowsiness

How do I know if I have sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea It can be fatal as well if left, so be careful with yourself or have someone close to you to observe That this condition has happened to us or not The symptoms that indicate that there may be sleep apnea is interrupted breathing. Shortness of breath Like choking saliva Shocked Or breathing vigorously, like lack of air after breathing stops, snoring, very restless sleep

Sleep Test

For people with sleep apnea Should consult a doctor Medically, the Sleep Test tool is used to detect it, suitable for people with snoring symptoms and those with symptoms indicating that they have sleep apnea, such as waking up in the morning with fatigue, not refreshed, and lacking sleep. In spite of being fully rested Easily upset Sleepy during the day Fall asleep during the day Difficulty sleeping, such as nightmares, restlessness, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing while sleeping, shocking symptoms Breathing vigorously like lack of air after stopping breathing Working efficiency Or poor academic performance Because of sleepiness, lack of concentration

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