WHAT
Sleep apnea
Partners are sleep deprived due to this side effect of sleep apnea.
Loud snoring
Who does sleep apnea effect?
Anyone
What stage of sleep is this disorder at its worst?
REM
_____ is usually a last resort.
Surgery
When the throat muscle relaxes, causing the airway to narrow.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Loud snoring, stopped breathing, gasping for air, and difficulty staying asleep are all what?
Sleep apnea symptoms (nighttime/during sleep)
True or false? Having a family history of sleep apnea increases the risk of sleep apnea.
True
True or false? Sleep apnea occurs every night for those who suffer from the disorder.
True
What is the name of the Medicine Hat sleep clinic?
VitalAire Healthcare
When the brain doesn't send proper signals to the muscle that controls the breathing.
Central sleep apnea
Dry mouth, morning headache, excessive daytime sleeping, irritability, and difficulty paying attention are all examples of what?
Sleep apnea symptoms (daytime)
Which gender has a higher chance of having this disorder?
Men
For how many seconds at a time do people with sleep apnea stop breathing during their sleep?
10-30
What does CPAP stand for?
Continuous positive airway pressure
When someone has both obstructive and central apnea
Complex sleep apnea syndrome
Which two organs suffer from complications caused by sleep apnea?
Heart and liver
The most common cause of sleep apnea is _____ _____.
Excessive weight
The short stops in breathing can happen up to this many times each night.
400
These devices are used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. They push the tongue and jaw forward, which makes the airway larger and improves airflow.
Oral appliances
This variation of sleep apnea is most common.
Obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep apnea causes complications with medications, general anesthesia, and _____.
Surgery
Smoking increases the chances of developing sleep apnea by how many times?
Three
How many people die yearly due to sleep apnea?
Its estimated that at least 38,000 people die annually from heart disease directly complicated by sleep apnea.
During this test, you're hooked up to equipment that monitors your heart, lung and brain activity, breathing patterns, arm and leg movements, and blood oxygen levels while you sleep.
Nocturnal polysomnography