Sleep Apnea

Luz Angela Cabrera

 How does it affect sleep?

Brief interruptions of
breathing during sleep 01 02 Last 10 sec/+
Occur repeatedly
throughout the night

They struggle to
breathe
03 04 They won’t be aware of
the disturbances.
 Types of sleep apnea.

Central sleep
apnea (CSA)
Obstructive sleep Irregularities in the brain’s Most People
apnea (OSA) normal signals to breathe.
-Relaxation of soft tissue Will have a combination of
-Blocks the passage of air both types.
-Towards the larynx
freely without obstacles

Larynx
 What are the negative results?
1. Excessive daytime sleepiness
2. Restless sleep
3. Loud snoring (gasps)
4. Falling asleep during the day
5. Morning headaches
6. Trouble concentrating
7. Behavior changes, anxiety, and depression.
8. *Risk for stroke and transient ischemic
attacks.
9. A person may fall asleep, suffer a stroke,
and not know it for several hours.

Low oxygen levels and High blood

pressure
 How many people it affects?

8 out of 10 people with any Is more likely to occur in men

01 form of SA 02 than women

Drinking alcohol, smoking

03 Overweight or obesity. 04
 Is there a way to solve or cure this
issue?

Continuous positive
airway pressure
(CPAP) Automatic positive
lifestyle changes A special face mask that airway pressure
Some medications blows air into the mask
Losing weight
(APAP)
and through the airway
Quitting smoking to keep it open
Avoiding alcohol
Some individuals may need a combination of therapies
to successfully treat their sleep apnea:

Myofunctional therapy
Thank you
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