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Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds or more and occur repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of the disturbances in their sleep. Nearly 40 percent of the population has some sleep apnea, and half of those cases are serious enough to warrent treatment.Dement, William and Vaughan, Christopher. The Promise of Sleep p. 169
- The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), caused by relaxation of soft tissue in the back of the throat that blocks the passage of air.
- Central sleep apnea (CSA) is caused by irregularities in the brain’s normal signals to breathe.
Symptoms
The hallmark symptom of the disorder is excessive daytime sleepiness. Additional symptoms of sleep apnea include restless sleep, loud snoring (with periods of silence followed by gasps), falling asleep during the day, morning headaches, trouble concentrating, irritability, forgetfulness, mood or behavior changes, weight gain, increased heart rate, anxiety, depression, increased frequency of urination, bedwetting, esophageal reflux and heavy sweating at night. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is more likely to occur in men than in women, and in people who are overweight or obese. All other factors being equal, people with larger neck measurements are also more likely to suffer from this condition.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs more frequently in people with Down Syndrome than in the general population. A little over 50% of all people with Down Syndrome suffer from sleep apnea (de Miguel-Díez, et al 2003), and some advocate routine testing of this group (Shott, et al 2006).
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