Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Problems with getting adequate sleep are more common than ever, and many may suffer from serious forms of sleep apnea even without being aware of their own medical conditions. Recent reports have also proved a link between possibly deadly diseases and sleep apnea syndromes. Long and often sleep interruptions make the oxygen levels decrease and force the heart to work harder. That often leads to higher blood pressure and increasing numbers of stress hormones. If left untreated, sleep apnea may lead to high blood pressure, various heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes. Did you know 83 percent of all sleep apnea patients suffer from high blood pressure? Or that over half - 53 % - of people with type 2 diabetes also suffer from sleep apnea? There is also a striking correlation between suffering from sleep apnea and being involved in serious traffic- and workplace accidents. Getting a diagnosis followed by treatment is crucial.

New medical reports are increasingly finding a correlation between sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Over 35 percent of sleep apnea patients have blood pressure higher than normal (140/90 mmHg). From the other point, 30 percent of all with high blood pressure also suffer from sleep apnea. For those that despite treatment didn’t see lower blood pressure, the percentage of sleep apnea increases to 83 percent. Treatment for instance by sleep apnea face masks may lead to lower and more normal blood pressure. Sleep apnea also takes a toll on the heart and its functions. Untreated interruptions of breathing during the night can lead to permanent damage to blood vessels and other important organs for blood circulation. High blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, and increased chances of heart attacks and strokes can be examples of permanent sleep-apnea damage. You can decrease the toll on the blood vessels and heart by getting treatment quickly after being diagnosed.

About sixty percent of people with type 2 diabetes are also suffering from sleep apnea. Studies have also shown that apnea may be a leading cause of diabetes by increasing insulin resistance. Diabetes may improve when the breathing interruptions get treated by a CPAP mask or other prescribed medications or methods of treatment. Those suffering from obesity or being overweight may be in danger of developing sleep disorders; about 40 percent of those obese are also at risk of developing sleep apnea. The apnea can lead to a bad circle where the patient feels tired, eat to stay up, and develop weight problems or obesity. The tiredness that accompanies the syndrome may lead to challenges with diet- or exercise changes. Treating apnea may give overweight patients the energy to change lifestyles and live a more active and healthy life. Interruptions in sleep may decrease or even stop in certain cases when the patient loses weight.

Research has shown sleep apnea patients have a significantly higher risk of traffic collisions and accidents on the road. It may seem like an insignificant mask, but getting a CPAPPRO will not only improve your medical well-being but may decrease your chance of getting into possibly fatal traffic- or workplace accidents. A study of 800 people with sleep apnea and 800 with no sleep disorders found people with apnea are twice as likely to experience a traffic accident. Those with sleep disorders also experienced a 3-5 times greater chance of crashing their own vehicle. The group with sleep-apnea patients experienced 250 collisions in three years, while those without any sleep disorders experienced 123 collisions. Also, those with a milder form of apnea saw an increased chance of being involved in traffic accidents.

The difficulty concentrating and processing information as a lack of little sleep is a big danger. Some with this syndrome will experience falling asleep at the movie theatre, at work, during dinner, or while driving. Many of the patients also experience daytime fatigue, headaches, and dry mouth, particularly in the mornings. There are also a variety of mental problems that may be linked to sleep deprivation, maybe, particularly depression and anxiety. In general, people suffering from sleep disorders have a worse quality of life and the sudden stops of breathing are hard on the patient’s heart, body, and blood circulation. The most common treatment is sleep apnea face masks, most commonly a CPAP breathing mask that will help the patient breathe through the night. Not just a respirator, CPAP masks blow air and can keep your breathing going smoothly. CPAPPRO with no straps or headgear eliminates a problem often experienced with such masks, including feeling claustrophobic or pain due to wearing the mask at night.

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What can you do to better the situation yourself, in addition to getting medical treatment? Getting more exercise and losing weight might help. It is important to quit smoking and try to avoid alcohol. Sleeping on a bigger or taller pillow it won’t make your apnea disappear but may help decrease the symptoms. Whether it’s a CPAP mask, sleep medication, or another form of treatment, talking to your health care specialist is crucially important in order to be diagnosed and treated accordingly. Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea without recognizing it themselves. Recognizing your problem is the first step in solving the problem!

Final Step in Eliminating Apnea

More than 30 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep deprivation due to sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. The latter can lead to numerous medical complications and illnesses and is for example linked to various heart diseases, diabetes, high risk of stroke, several mental health issues such as anxiety, depression and so much more. Getting treatment for your disorder is therefore crucially important fast in order to reduce the risk of any accompanying illnesses or health challenges. If you are suffering from a chronic lack of rest, check out this article to make the first step in living a life free from sleepless nights.

A person that knows the challenges accompanying sleep apnea firsthand is our founder, Joe Goldstein. After having been diagnosed with sleep apnea himself, Joe was disappointed when introduced to the various masks on the market, and ultimately, in 2000, he decided to launch our revolutionary product. Little did Joe know that the product would revolutionize the nasal technology for sleep apnea mask products with its nasal interference, ultimately masking it among the best CPAP masks available worldwide. Joe found the traditional masks on the market often came along with painful headgear, - such as straps going around the head and other uncomfortable equipment to align the mask to the facial area. What turned out to be revolutionary with the CPAPPRO is the use of nasal pillows attached to an oral appliance, completely eliminating the need for either headgear or painful straps. By keeping the nasal puffs in alignment by a pliable dental appliance, it simply eliminates all needs for head-straps and other headgear, gaining the nickname NOMASK.

Various forms of sleeping disorders may require different types of treatments, often encouraged by breathing experts, physicians, and other health care specialists. Some of the treatments available include various surgeries, therapy, lifestyle changes, alternative medicine, or breathing equipment. If your doctor has recommended the use of a continuous positive airway pressure machine, you will have many choices to pick the right product for your needs. CPAP machines are widely prescribed by health professionals for a variety of sleep disorders, including but not limited to Pulmonary edema and various lung disorders. The machine gives air with pressure, helping the patient to breathe during nighttime, hence the name continuous positive airway pressure machines. The machines can also be utilized to keep the upper respiratory tract open for air, and will therefore also eliminate chances of snoring or breathing stops throughout the night. These are qualities found in most facial sleep apnea mask options, so what is so revolutionary about this product? For one, it is the most comfortable as well as the most tolerable product on the market. As the oral appliance not only lowers the jaw forward but supports the nasal pillows, it allows for less pressure ultimately making it one of the best CPAP masks available on the world market.

Some words from the inventor of CPAP PRO

“I hate to brag, but as a layman, I accomplished something that is extremely unique in the field of medical sleep apnea devices. After being diagnosed with severe sleep apnea at UCLA in 1996, I was given what was then a state-of-the-art CPAP machine, also a very cumbersome Fisher Paykel heated humidifier, and a newly introduced Sullivan/Resmed “bubble mask” which was reputed to be the best and most comfortable at that time. Truly, I couldn’t wait to get into bed that first night and have the best night's sleep in ages. Unfortunately, it was extremely uncomfortable and quite irritating, but I was determined that I would persevere and endure the leaks, the tight strap irritation, the leakage into my eyes, and the claustrophobia. I tried and tried every night to get used to my new CPAP regimen, but finally had to take two Advil pills prior to bedtime and rub the painkiller Xylocaine around my nose… Hoping to fall asleep before the pain became too unbearable.

Although I had absolutely no experience or knowledge about masks; as an inventor in the packaging industry, at 3 am one intolerable morning, I decided to create a better device for delivering air to the nostrils… Something unique and radical to eliminate all the straps and headgear. And then from out of the blue, it dawned on me: The upper teeth are always in perfect alignment with your upper teeth! So after years and years of testing, making prototypes, obtaining patents and FDA approval (and spending tons of my own personal money)… CPAP PRO® was born!!! With absolutely no painful headgear, straps, annoying leaks, or claustrophobia, I am proud to say that thousands of sleep apnea victims throughout the world are getting the best possible sleep ever with my creation. Throughout the years, I have received scores of letters, phone calls, and yes “blessings” from grateful NOMASK users all over the world that tell me that I have made their CPAP regimen much more tolerable for them… They can twist and turn, press their head against the pillow and everything stays in place without annoying leaks or discomfort. May I suggest that you go to my site to learn more about the unique CPAP PRO and glance at the many unsolicited, honest testimonials from fellow apnea patients? Yes… I am just a sleep apnea patient like you and I’m proud to state that I did build a better mousetrap to make the use more tolerable!”

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Joe Goldstein is not only the inventor but also the author of Snoring Can Kill!!, a best-selling book on the dangers of suffering from apnea. Continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, is the most widely used medical device for apnea patients and other breathing disorders. It will eliminate sleep apnea and with that also remove the risks of dangerous and possibly deadly heart- and cardiovascular diseases. The technology first emerged in 1980 and was quickly preferred to older treatment methods involving medical surgery. While the first masks sounded like loud vacuum cleaners, the technology has improved a lot since the 80s. But as explained by our founder in the book Snoring Can Kill!!, there are still many challenges with some of the current options still offering painful headgear and/or uncomfortable straps to align the device. First introduced in 2000, our product revolutionized the market by eliminating the need for straps and creating a much more user-friendly breathing machine.

The Solution That Puts Snoring to Bed

Over 30 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. This number increases daily. Most of them will not only suffer through endless sleepless nights, but will also experience long-term effects including tiredness, drowsiness, nausea, headaches, irritability, and much more. Getting treatment for your endless nights of no sleep is crucially important for your health, daily life, and overall well-being. In this article, we will look further into some of the causes and symptoms of this highly dangerous condition, so often ruining millions of people's careers, and marriages, and even leading to death. Did you for example know it can lead to serious heart issues? Or that it can give emotional disturbance, chronic headaches, and unusually high blood pressure? Our lives are hectic enough as they are. A good night's sleep is vital, and it’s never been easier to finally eliminate the problem.

We will first give some general information about this common disorder, before diving into some of the symptoms and consequences of having a sleeping disorder and lack of sleep. We will give a summary including how to diagnose the problem, and what we are here for - how the problem once and for all can be eliminated and you can regain your night's sleep. Stevenson Industries' revolutionary CPAP PRO has helped thousands of clients with problems related to their sleep disorders.

What is sleep apnea?

An adult needs a minimum of six to seven hours of sleep per night to optimally function in daily life. People with sleep apnea have often trouble staying asleep, let alone falling asleep. It is defined as a sleep disturbance caused by the cessation of breathing during the night. While there are various forms of treatment for people with any disorders, getting help fast can be the difference between life and death if you suffer from chronic sleeplessness. The disorder affects as many as thirty million people according to statistics presented in the book Snoring Can Kill!!, a great introduction to the treatments and symptoms related to the disorder. It usually affects people without them knowing it, and it is often characterized by heavier and louder snoring. Besides just depriving the person of their night’s rest, it deprives the person of vital oxygen as it stops you from breathing while asleep. As it’s often a progressive disorder, slowly worsening over time, many have problems recognizing the disorder. The need for sleep apnea face masks or other treatments can be crucial, and if you are experiencing prolonged chronic sleeping deprivation, talk to your healthcare specialist or physician about the problem to get it diagnosed. There are three classified forms of sleep apnea: obstructive (OSA), central (CSA), and mixed. OSA is the overwhelmingly most common, about 2 in 10 with chronic sleeping deprivation suffer from CSA. While CSA and OSA often require similar treatment and show similar symptoms, being diagnosed by your physician is crucially important as some disorders may be linked to various diseases and similar. If your healthcare specialist suggests the use of a CPAP machine, look into the best CPAP mask options for your needs.

Symptoms

While snoring is the most common symptom, often recognized by being loud and heavy, there are various other symptoms including the inability to breathe during sleep, shortness of breath leading to waking up at nighttime, as well as being excessively sleepy during the daytime. Our founder, Joseph L. Goldstein, explains his own symptoms in his book, for instance about waking up in the morning feeling overly sleepy, depressed, and miserable. He later goes on to explain many of the other symptoms that are often recorded. Many suffer from extreme fatigue and headaches, particularly in the early mornings, others see an increase in irritability, depression, emerging emotional disturbances, and problems concentrating. Mood changes, uncontrollable anxieties, and even bed-wetting could be additional symptoms. The most common symptom is discovered by others while sleeping. Most snore not only loudly, but often heavily and sometimes followed by waking up in the middle of the night after not being able to breathe. If you wake up gasping for air at night, sweat a lot during nighttime, and maybe also have experienced a loss in sex drive, be aware that these may be symptoms of a sleeping disorder and may require immediate treatment. While surveys show that patients often suffer from obesity, other surveys have shown drowsiness as a major symptom. In fact, a person suffering from chronic sleep deprivation is fifteen times more likely than others to fall asleep while driving! As it can be difficult for oneself to identify, since you’ll be asleep during many of the symptoms, ask your bed partner questions about how you slept, or film yourself during a night’s sleep. If your wife complains about irregular loud snoring or gasps, snorts, or any other unusual sounds, it may be a symptom of a possibly fatal sleeping disorder and needs immediate medical attention. A health care specialist may recommend the use of sleeping medication, surgeries, or maybe the use of our NOMASK, a number one selling device for ending sleeplessness.

Dangers

Studies have proven the lack of rest to be even more dangerous than the lack of food. While not eating can cause death within a month, the lack of sleep can cause death in eleven days! Furthermore, chronic lack of sleep is linked to an array of diseases, disorders, and similar. Sleep apnea face masks can help patients in many ways by keeping constant air levels through the night. Suffering from sleeping disorders may lead to difficulty breathing and constant coughs, ultimately leading to more harmful conditions over a prolonged time. Furthermore,  if the condition remains untreated, the chances of developing serious medical issues increase. Studies have shown sleep apnea sufferers to be as much as twenty times more likely to have heart attacks! For stroke, they are three times more at risk. And because of the daytime drowsiness, as much as fifteen times more likely to be involved in serious car accidents or workplace accidents. While many think of obesity, diabetes, or cigarette smoking as the most harmful to your body, the fact is that a serious sleeping disorder oftentimes is just as dangerous for the human body. More than ninety percent of all clients say they have experienced abnormal heart rhythms, may be particularly during sleeping. This also leads to an unusually high number of people experiencing sudden death from heart failure while asleep. Besides physical conditions such as cardiovascular problems, it is also often related to various physiological and mental disorders as well. Many suffer from excessive daytime drowsiness, worsening memory capabilities, and problems with concentration and coordination, in addition to high irritability, mood swings, severe depression, and anxieties. Of the total number of patients, as many as fifty percent also suffer from higher blood pressure as one of several cardiovascular effects of the disorder. For more information on the treatment and possible dangers of living with chronic lack of sleep, check out Goldstein’s own book “Snoring Can Kill!!”, which outlines numerous symptoms, causes, as well as methods for treating the disorder.

Diagnosing & Treatment

The treatment depends entirely upon the characteristics and severity of your disorder. As with any medical condition, we can not stress enough the importance of consulting a health care specialist or doctor. While physicians and pulmonologists oftentimes recommend CPAP PRO for the treatment of more severe sleeping disorders, other forms of treatment may include medications, changes in diet or lifestyle, and various forms of conventional- and complementary therapies. The most common way of diagnosing the disorder is by a laboratory sleep study, where healthcare specialists will be able to see your oxygen levels when you’re asleep. Our founder, Joseph L. Goldstein, was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea in 1996. Disappointed by the few treatments available on the market, Goldstein invented our revolutionary face mask. Since then, our NOMASK has helped thousands of patients throughout the country in treating their sleeping disorders. But what is so special about our product? Well, it is just like any provider of continuous positive airway pressure as a CPAP device, which will help provide oxygen for people suffering from loss of breath during the night. When diagnosed, our owner Goldstein was like many Americans disappointed in the many masks on the market. While some products used uncomfortable straps to keep the mask in place, others had full headgear, making it nearly intolerable to use at night. What is so revolutionary about our product is that it completely eliminates the use of these, by utilizing a simple boil-and-bite mouthpiece as an alternative. The result is a product that is not only easier to use than the others but is actually tolerable and comfortable while in use, making the best CPAP mask available on today’s market. For any questions or concerns, you may have about our products, feel free to contact us today at 800-538-8803.

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