Obstructive sleep apnea is one of the common disorders that leads to many health problems and causes feelings of extreme fatigue during the day and snoring at night, and affects brain health.
Complete or partial airway obstruction leads to obstructive sleep apnea, due to a decrease in airflow that may exceed 90% or its complete cessation, which causes many health problems.
Obstructive apnea causes intermittent sleep and abnormal breathing, which reduces the amount of oxygen that reaches the brain, causing daytime sleepiness, memory problems, and mouth breathing, which leads to dryness or sore throat, in addition to psychological problems, such as Anxiety or depression.
Obstructive sleep apnea affects the brain, as it leads to a change in the function and shape of the brain, especially the white matter area, which is known as a complex network of nerve fibers related to cognitive functions such as attention and visual memory.
Obstructive sleep apnea represents a major threat to public health, as it has been closely linked to an increased risk of serious medical conditions, including stroke, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
There are a set of tips and treatments that must be followed to avoid the harms of obstructive sleep apnea, including following a healthy and balanced diet, avoiding alcohol, maintaining an ideal weight, and quitting smoking.
2023-11-11 20:16:52
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