Sleep apnea is a condition that affects more than 12 million of Americans each year. If you have sleep apnea, your breathing will stop periodically throughout the night (as many as 20-30 times!), and deprives your brain of oxygen. This will wake you up each time, although you may not even notice it happening.
Anyone can have sleep apnea, but it tends to be found much more in older male adults over the age of 40. This condition can also influence negative health effects, such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and stroke! Further, the ongoing state of fatigue caused by sleep apnea can lead to problems at work and school, also making driving more dangerous.
Here are some signs of sleep apnea:
• Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
• Loud snoring at night
• Waking up at night short of breath
• Snorting or choking sounds during the night (indicating a restart of breathing)
• Headaches upon waking in the morning
• Falling asleep unintentionally during the day
• Extreme drowsiness throughout the day
If you or your loved ones suffer from sleep apnea, Dr. Yanowitz is able to help relieve your distress! The first step towards leading a healthier and more productive life without sleep apnea is to give Dr. Yanowitz a call and schedule an appointment!
We look forward to helping the families of Pembroke Pines achieve the health and happiness that they need and deserve!