Some FAQs About Sleep Apnea
Is nasal surgery always necessary?
There are many home remedies and devices, which can be used to treat sleep apnea. However, these are not always effective in eliminating sleep apnea and surgery becomes inevitable.If there is a problem with the septum, or middle structure of the nose, it needs to be straightened out. The small bones on the side of the nasal cavities should be reduced for solving the problem.It can be recommended to help to relieve your snoring.
Can Snoring lead to sleep apnea?
Snoring is one of the more important symptoms of apnea. It does not necessarily mean that snoring is the cause. People with polyps, tonsils, adenoids may also snore. In some cases, even persons who do not snore exhibit other symptoms of apnea.
Can sleep apnea be the cause of heart burn?
Which comes first?It is a vicious circle. Because of acid refluxes, soft tissues in the throat and the larynx may be damaged. The burning feeling and the damaged throat keeps them awake. But it is still not known if the acid reflux disorder was there before the sleep apnea or vice versa.
Is there any particular age group who are highly susceptible to apnea?
There is no particular age for sleep apnea to occur. From infancy until your old age any individual can develop sleep apnea. Researchers have found that men are highly susceptible to sleep apnea; more so than women.
Can a sleep apnea patient drive a vehicle?
Absolutely not! It is highly risky for an apnea patient to drive. While driving mind and body should be awake and alert and the person driving should have fast reflexes. Due to sleeplessness in the night and daytime sleepiness, there is a chance of mind not to be alert. Sleep apnea patients sleep with out their knowledge at day times.And so, it is dangerous to drive.
