Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder. About 6 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with sleep apnea, but it’s estimated that 24 million more are living undiagnosed. When someone has sleep apnea, their breathing pauses and restarts throughout the night, causing reduced airflow and lower blood oxygen levels.
As we age, we’re more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), meaning our throat muscles relax and block our airway while sleeping. Some research shows that 56% of people age 65 and older have a high risk of developing OSA.
Using a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. There are also alternative sleep apnea treatments, including oral appliances, weight loss and exercise, and positional therapy, which encourages sleeping on your side to help keep your airway open. Research shows that elevating your upper body may also reduce the severity of mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea. The right treatment for one person may not be right for another, so if you’re diagnosed with sleep apnea, work with your physician to determine which approach reduces the frequency of apneic events (times when you stop breathing).
0:00 What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
1:01 How To Diagnose Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1:38 How To Treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea
3:17 Conclusion
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https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/sleep/sleep-apnea-statistics/
https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/sleep/best-cpap-machines/
https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/sleep/alternative-cpap-treatments/
https://ncoa.org/adviser/sleep/home-sleep-apnea-tests/
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