Do you often feel tired and sleepy throughout the day, even if you slept for eight hours or more the night before? Do you snore loudly or wake up frequently during the night? If so, you might have sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea is a condition where your breathing is interrupted while you sleep. This can happen dozens or even hundreds of times per night, leading to a variety of symptoms during the day, including fatigue, headaches, and difficulty concentrating.
One of the most common types of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea, where the airway becomes partially or fully blocked during sleep. This is often caused by factors like obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption, but it can also be due to anatomical factors like a deviated septum or enlarged tonsils.
If left untreated, sleep apnea can have serious health consequences, including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and even an increased risk of car accidents.
The good news is that sleep apnea can be diagnosed and treated with a simple home sleep test. If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, such as chronic tiredness and sleepiness, talk to Dr. Nafsi about getting tested. If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, treatment options can include lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or quitting smoking, or using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine while you sleep.
Don’t let sleep apnea go untreated. Seek a consultation with Dr. Nafsi to discuss your symptoms and get the care you need to sleep soundly and safely.
