After you have had a long day of work, there is nothing better than to tuck into a long, quiet night's slumber, the last thing on your mind is sleep apnea & snore guard therapy. And then it happens, about two hours into the night when the rest of the town is fast asleep, the sound of a train rumbles through town. But it's not a train, it's your husband snoring.
Although it may be annoying for you to be startled in the middle of the night, snoring can be a sign of a serious condition because you stop breathing and don't even know it. In this condition, the normal in and out breathing slows down or stops completely during a sound sleep. Some other symptoms besides snoring include restlessness during the night, and being very tired the next day.
There are several varieties of this sleep disorder and they are termed central, obstructive, and complex. Central apnea refers to a respiratory blockage or condition. Obstructive indicates that a physical blockage in the airway exists. This is often due to obesity but it may also be caused by illness such as a growth or tumor. Complex is a combination of central and obstructive apnea. If you suspect that you have this condition, you should consult an ENT.
If you are diagnosed with this condition, we may prescribe a dental appliance. It is a custom-made mouthpiece, fitted by Dr Torabi, that helps prevent the tongue from sliding into the throat and blocking the airway.
So if your spouse is complaining that you keep her awake at night, don't get upset. This may be a signal to speak with us about sleep apnea & snore guard therapy. It will help you and your family get a good night's sleep, and it may even help save your life.
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