My Sleep Apnea Solution

Archive for May, 2009

Sleep Apnea is a very common sleeping disorder in which a person pauses their breathing during sleep.  To be labeled as an apneic event, each pause must last a minimum of 10 seconds in between breath.   This sleeping disorder can affect men, women and children, although it is more common in adult males.

There are three types of sleep apnea:

1. Central Sleep Apnea - In this type of sleep apnea, the brains control centers during sleep are imbalanced resulting in abnormal breathing.  Central Sleep Apnea affects 0.4% of sleep apnea sufferers.
2. Obstructive Sleep Apnea - In this type of sleep apnea, the brain sends a signal to breathe but breathing is interrupted by a physical block to airflow.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects 84% of sleep apnea sufferers.
3. Complex Sleep Apnea - In this type of sleep apnea, there is a transition from central sleep apnea to obstructive sleep apnea during the apneic event.  Complex Sleep Apnea affects 15% of sleep apnea sufferers.

Sleep apnea can be diagnosed with a sleep test that’s done at an overnight clinic called a polysomnogram or also known as a “sleep study”.

Sleep apnea is most often treated by the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices, although a new sleep apnea breakthrough product has recently been introduced to the marketplace with effective results.  The new devices, also known as “Sleep Apnea Masks” are less intrusive than CPAP devices and are much less expensive.

If you believe you may be suffering from Sleep Apnea, click here to learn more information about Sleep Apnea Masks.