Is Age A Factor With Sleep Apnea?

Is Age A Factor With Sleep Apnea?

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Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition that can develop at any age. However, certain age groups face a higher risk of developing sleep apnea. When diagnosed, the individual’s age can play a factor in the recommended treatment options. Today, ApneaMed will walk you through how sleep apnea can impact individuals in various age groups. Children with Sleep Apnea As a parent, you may notice your child snoring from time to time — but in 2-3% of situations, that snoring could impact a more serious problem like sleep apnea. If your child snores regularly or is often gasping for air throughout...

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Wait, Tinnitus Causes Sleep Apnea?

Wait, Tinnitus Causes Sleep Apnea?

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Do you find yourself dealing with constant ringing in your ears? Do you feel unrested even after a full night’s sleep? If you’re dealing with tinnitus and sleep apnea, you might be wondering if these two conditions are related.  If your tinnitus makes it difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep, you might want to look into CPAP therapy. Most commonly used to treat sleep apnea, this treatment can resolve both tinnitus and sleep apnea problems simultaneously. ApneaMed is here to walk you through the connection between tinnitus and sleep apnea and help improve your sleep. What Is...

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The Connection Between COPD and Sleep Apnea

The Connection Between COPD and Sleep Apnea

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Those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) already have a hard enough time breathing. When you also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), another common pulmonary disease, you might find yourself dealing with two times the number of breathing problems. When patients suffer from these two diseases simultaneously, their condition is classified as Overlap Syndrome. About 15% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have overlap syndrome which can lead to fatigue, pulmonary hypertension, and hypercapnia. We’ve put together everything you need to know about the connection between COPD and OSA to ensure you receive the necessary treatment. What Is...

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Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

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Diabetes can lead to cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, hearing impairment, and other health problems. Another condition that diabetics should be aware of is sleep apnea. Not only does sleep apnea make it difficult to breathe while sleeping, but can worsen a diabetic’s symptoms. As a result, this person might experience additional health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, and in severe cases, stroke. Below we’ve outlined the connection between diabetes and sleep apnea and the best ways to handle diagnosing and treating it — helping you manage diabetes more successfully. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a sleep...

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Does Altitude Affect Sleep Apnea?

Does Altitude Affect Sleep Apnea?

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Depending on what type of sleep apnea you have, there will be different factors to account for, such as weight loss to help with obstructive sleep apnea and changing medication to help with central sleep apnea. But something that affects all types of sleep apnea is altitude, specifically, high altitude. Research Links Higher Altitude With Increased Sleep Apnea Even without sleep apnea, going from a lower altitude to a higher altitude can leave a person feeling perpetually winded and quickly out of breath. For those with sleep apnea, higher altitude can definitely make breathing more difficult. In a 2011 study,...

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