{"id":747,"date":"2019-03-03T15:40:56","date_gmt":"2019-03-03T15:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/?p=747"},"modified":"2019-03-08T15:45:22","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T15:45:22","slug":"catch-sleep-apnea-in-norman-during-national-sleep-awareness-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/catch-sleep-apnea-in-norman-during-national-sleep-awareness-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Catch Sleep Apnea in Norman During National Sleep Awareness Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_15405065__1529354374_66042.jpg\" alt=\"A man sitting on a bed and yawning.\" class=\"wp-image-749\" width=\"295\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_15405065__1529354374_66042.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_15405065__1529354374_66042-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/AdobeStock_15405065__1529354374_66042-768x581.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Think back to the last time you didn\u2019t get the sleep you\nneeded. How did it make you feel the rest of the day? Was it difficult to get\nwork done? Did you almost get into an accident on your way to work? Drowsiness\nand fatigue is one of the most common issues facing working people, and this\nissue is only exacerbated if they have sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, running from\nMarch 3rd to the 10th, learn if your symptoms are tied to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/snoreguards-for-sleep-apnea.html\">sleep\napnea in Norman!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sleep apnea is a chronic sleep disorder that prevents you\nfrom getting the rest you need. The most common from is known as obstructive\nsleep apnea or OSA. This condition develops as a result of physical blockages\nin the throat, typically by the tongue or soft\/hard palate. Another form of\nsleep apnea includes central sleep apnea, which occurs when the brain doesn\u2019t\nsend proper signals to the muscles responsible for breathing while sleeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Symptoms of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of conditions like OSA, the blockage triggers an\nemergency response in the body, forcing you to wake up and kickstart breathing\nagain. While it\u2019s a good thing that the body prevents you from suffocating in\nyour sleep, it certainly doesn\u2019t make it easy to get the hours you need to get\nthrough the day. Therefore, it\u2019s essential that you are aware of the symptoms\ntied to this chronic condition. The most common symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Loud snoring<\/li><li>Consistent episodes involving choking or gasping\nin the middle of the night<\/li><li>Waking up with dry mouth<\/li><li>Morning headaches or migraines<\/li><li>Insomnia<\/li><li>Excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue<\/li><li>Difficulty concentrating or staying awake<\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You at Higher Risk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you don\u2019t have notable symptoms at this time, you\u2019ll\nstill want to be on the lookout for risk factors that could potentially develop\ninto symptoms and eventually sleep apnea. Take note of the most common factors\nbelow in order to protect yourself or a family member. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Being male<\/li><li>Being over the age of 40<\/li><li>Obesity<\/li><li>Having excess fat around the neck<\/li><li>Using alcohol, sedatives or tranquilizers<\/li><li>Smoking<\/li><li>Having nasal congestion either from anatomical issues\nor allergies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You Should Seek Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While getting a good night\u2019s sleep should be a very high priority,\nit\u2019s not the only reason you should seek treatment. In fact, there are many complications\nthat can arise as a result of sleep apnea. Daytime fatigue is the most obvious\ncomplication that can affect productivity and concentration, but sleep apnea\ncan also result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High blood pressure<\/li><li>Cardiovascular problems<\/li><li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li><li>Metabolic syndrome<\/li><li>Complications tied to medications and surgery<\/li><li>Liver problems<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t wait to get your sleep apnea symptoms treated. Schedule\nan appointment with a dentist in Norman to get an oral appliance made that\nmakes breathing easier while you sleep!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Dr.\nBobby J. Carmen<\/a> earned his DDS degree from the University of Oklahoma College\nof Dentistry. He\u2019s dedicated thousands of hours continuing his education on a\nwide variety of dental topics, including the diagnosis and treatment of chronic\nconditions like sleep apnea. To learn more about his practice, you can contact\nhim through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drbobbycarmen.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think back to the last time you didn\u2019t get the sleep you needed. How did it make you feel the rest of the day? Was it difficult to get work done? Did you almost get into an accident on your way to work? 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