Obstructive Sleep Apnea Latest News
Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs).
About Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- It is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder.
- People with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep.
- These breath pauses are known as apneas.
- It is characterised by recurrent upper airway obstruction during sleep and is associated with reduced quality of sleep and life and increased cardiovascular risk.
- There are several types of sleep apnea. OSA occurs when the throat muscles relax and block the airway.
- Anyone at any age can have OSA. But it’s most common in middle-aged and older adults.
- This condition has significant implications for cardiovascular health, mental well-being, and quality of life.
Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Loud snoring
- Pauses in breathing during sleep, often noticed by a partner.
- Waking during the night gasping or choking.
Treatment for OSA
- Making lifestyle changes like sleeping position adjustments (not sleeping on your back) or maintaining a weight that’s healthy for you.
- Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine
- Wearing oral appliances (mouthpieces)
Source: DD News
Last updated on March, 2026
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