All About Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a very serious sleep disorder. If you ever wake up exhausted, even after 7+ hours of sleep, you could be part of the 6-10% of people who suffer from Sleep Apnea. Does your partner complain that you snore? Snoring may not be so harmless after all in Sleep Apnea patients – most of whom are unaware that they are suffering from the condition. Do you jump awake in the middle of the night? You may have Sleep Apnea. This disorder causes sufferers to stop breathing for anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes at a time. These pauses, medically known as “Apneas,” can happen more than 30 times an hour.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms include:
If you suspect that you or a loved one may be suffering from Sleep Apnea, there are two critical steps that must be followed:
Sleep laboratories specialise in “Sleep Studies,” otherwise known as “Polysomnograms.” Depending on your circumstances, this test may be done at a hospital or even at home. During the study, numerous clinical measurements are taken:

Sleep laboratories specialise in “Sleep Studies,” otherwise known as “Polysomnograms.” Depending on your circumstances, this test may be done at a hospital or even at home. During the study, numerous clinical measurements are taken:

The premier alternative to CPAP is called an APAP (Automatic Positive Airway Pressure). With this machine, air pressure adjustment is placed on “auto-pilot” – so you can worry about sleeping and sleeping only. APAP machines are prescribed depending on the pressure level you need during sleeping hours.
As with any disorder, medical intervention isn’t always enough. One cannot scratch the surface and expect to see lasting improvements. It’s vital to look at your lifestyle and see if there are any potential bad habits that are holding you back. These can include:
