If I were to ask you to close your eyes and think of someone you know who is on the chubbier side, tends to be lethargic at work and whom you know snores really loudly in bed, who comes to mind? More importantly, did you smile picturing that image of him or her? Please don't. What you are seeing are the signs of a disorder that has devastating effects on the individual and can even be fatal in the long run. It is time to talk about Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) . What is OSA?
OSA is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes of stopping of breathing (while asleep) due to upper airway collapse. This obstruction asphyxiates the individual and forcibly stimulates them to breathe, typically until they awaken. Imagine this happens over and over again during the course of the night? The oxygen supply declines, affecting all your vital organs over a period of time. Signs, Symptoms &…
