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SLEEP APNEA

Definition
Interruption of sleep caused by breathing pauses that occur during sleep for various reasons. Once the patient wakes up breathing automatically resumes.
Cause
- Blocking airways because of certain barriers in the neck
Disorders of the brain function with regard to the signals sent to respiratory muscles during sleep
Signs and symptoms
Patients suffering from this disease experience chronic fatigue, caused by lack of quality sleep, due to frequent interruptions of sleep. The patient awakens because of lack of air, the episode can be repeated several times during a night's sleep.
Another characteristic sign in patients with apnea is snoring.
Hygienic-dietary rules
- Avoid sleeping on your back
- Do not eat 3 hours before sleeping
- Do not drink alcohol
- Avoid sedating medications
- If you are overweight lose weight
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