{"id":43,"date":"2026-08-04T15:01:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/?p=43"},"modified":"2026-09-20T16:52:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T16:52:41","slug":"sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/rs\/sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Apnea: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sleep apnea<\/strong> is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes reduced during sleep. These interruptions can occur many times throughout the night, sometimes without the person realizing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although this sleep disorder is often associated with loud snoring, it is more than just a sleep problem. Repeated interruptions in breathing can reduce oxygen levels and repeatedly disturb normal sleep. Over time, untreated disorder can affect daytime alertness, concentration, cardiovascular health, and overall quality of life..<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_772b5d-d0 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_772b5d-d0{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_772b5d-d0 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_534d80-81 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_534d80-81 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_534d80-81\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:219px;border-top-right-radius:219px;border-bottom-left-radius:219px;border-bottom-right-radius:219px;color:#245fb8\">What Is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word <em>apnea<\/em> means a temporary pause in breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the <strong>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/sleep-apnea?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/sleep-apnea?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">NHLBI<\/a>)<\/strong>, sleep apnea is a common condition in which breathing repeatedly stops and restarts during sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During normal sleep, the muscles around the upper airway relax, but the airway generally remains open enough for air to reach the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing may stop completely or become significantly reduced. The brain detects the change and triggers a response to restore normal breathing. This can cause brief awakenings or changes in sleep that the person may not remember the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These events can happen repeatedly throughout the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, a person may spend enough hours in bed but still wake up feeling tired or unrefreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay controls muted src=\"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sleep-apnea-1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_2c7fb5-9c .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_2c7fb5-9c{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_2c7fb5-9c alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_97c64e-03 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_97c64e-03 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_97c64e-03\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:222px;border-top-right-radius:222px;border-bottom-left-radius:222px;border-bottom-right-radius:222px;color:#245fb8\">What Causes Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">There are several types of sleep apnea. The most common is <strong>obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_b40dcd-c5 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_b40dcd-c5{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_b40dcd-c5 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_0dbd72-a3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_0dbd72-a3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_0dbd72-a3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:222px;border-top-right-radius:222px;border-bottom-left-radius:222px;border-bottom-right-radius:222px;color:#245fb8\">OSA<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway becomes partially or completely blocked during sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we fall asleep, the muscles that help keep the airway open naturally relax. In some people, the tissues in the throat can narrow the airway enough to interfere with normal airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brain continues to send signals to breathe, but air cannot move normally through the narrowed airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eventually, the brain detects the problem and triggers a response that helps reopen the airway. Breathing then resumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This cycle may repeat many times during the night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_358bc7-06 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_358bc7-06{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_358bc7-06 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_79b92c-29 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_79b92c-29 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_79b92c-29\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:219px;border-top-right-radius:219px;border-bottom-left-radius:219px;border-bottom-right-radius:219px;color:#245fb8\">Central Sleep Apnea(CLA)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA is different from obstructive sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In CLA, the airway may not be blocked. Instead, the brain temporarily fails to send the appropriate signals to the muscles responsible for breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA is less common and can be associated with certain medical conditions, medications, or other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people may also have a combination of obstructive and CLA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:10px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:10px\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sleep-apnea-2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sleep-apnea-2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sleep-apnea-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sleep-apnea-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sleep-apnea-2.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_fd417d-fc .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_fd417d-fc{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_fd417d-fc alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_9a9046-40 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_9a9046-40 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_9a9046-40\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:232px;border-top-right-radius:232px;border-bottom-left-radius:232px;border-bottom-right-radius:232px;color:#245fb8\">Who Is at Risk of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breathing disturbances during sleep can affect people of different ages and body types. However, certain factors can increase the likelihood of developing the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#e5eef8;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;background-color:#f4f9ff;padding-top:10px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:10px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-dc33374f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risk factors can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excess body weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A narrow upper airway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enlarged tonsils or other anatomical features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history of sleep apnea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain medical conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol use, especially close to bedtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping on the back<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to understand that <strong>not everyone with this sleep disorder is overweight<\/strong>. Anatomy, genetics, age, and other factors can also play an important role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Children can develop sleep apnea as well, particularly when enlarged tonsils or adenoids interfere with breathing during sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_c0b609-ec .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_c0b609-ec{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_c0b609-ec alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_9ee1ec-7d .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_9ee1ec-7d .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_9ee1ec-7d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:174px;border-top-right-radius:174px;border-bottom-left-radius:174px;border-bottom-right-radius:174px;color:#245fb8\">Symptoms of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This sleep disorder can cause symptoms during the night and during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da994641 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_231b5d-bc .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_231b5d-bc{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_231b5d-bc alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_20b17e-0b .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_20b17e-0b .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_20b17e-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:245px;border-top-right-radius:245px;border-bottom-left-radius:245px;border-bottom-right-radius:245px;color:#245fb8\">Nighttime Symptoms<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common nighttime signs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loud or persistent snoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pauses in breathing noticed by another person<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gasping, choking, or snorting during sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restless sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent awakenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry mouth in the morning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Night sweats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent nighttime urination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da994641 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_f02288-56 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_f02288-56{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_f02288-56 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_218c07-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_218c07-93 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_218c07-93\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:229px;border-top-right-radius:229px;border-bottom-left-radius:229px;border-bottom-right-radius:229px;color:#245fb8\">Daytime Symptoms<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because sleep apnea can repeatedly disturb normal sleep, people may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Excessive daytime sleepiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irritability or mood changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced alertness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling unrefreshed after sleeping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">One important warning sign is excessive sleepiness during the day despite spending enough time in bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_df5c9c-89 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_df5c9c-89{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_df5c9c-89 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_6f993b-b5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_6f993b-b5 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_6f993b-b5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:245px;border-top-right-radius:245px;border-bottom-left-radius:245px;border-bottom-right-radius:245px;color:#245fb8\">Why Is Sleep Apnea a Problem?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Healthy sleep allows the body and brain to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeated interruptions in breathing can prevent normal, restorative sleep. During breathing interruptions, oxygen levels may fall and the body can activate stress responses that help restore normal breathing. Repeated drops in oxygen can place additional stress on the cardiovascular system and affect how efficiently <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/rs\/how-blood-circulates-through-your-body\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/medatlashealth.com\/how-blood-circulates-through-your-body\/\">blood circulates through the body<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this happens repeatedly over a long period, untreated sleep apnea can contribute to health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-border-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;background-color:#cedff2;padding-top:5px;padding-right:10px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:10px\">OSA has been associated with conditions such as <strong>high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, abnormal heart rhythms, and impaired glucose regulation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea can also affect everyday safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excessive daytime sleepiness can make it harder to remain alert while driving, studying, working, or performing tasks that require sustained attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this reason, sleep apnea should not simply be dismissed as &#8220;bad sleep&#8221; or ordinary snoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_979607-9a .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_979607-9a{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_979607-9a alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_9d7a2a-a6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_9d7a2a-a6 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_9d7a2a-a6\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-10\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:199px;border-top-right-radius:199px;border-bottom-left-radius:199px;border-bottom-right-radius:199px;color:#245fb8\">How Is Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If sleep apnea is suspected, a healthcare professional will usually ask about symptoms, sleep habits, medical history, and risk factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>sleep study<\/strong> may then be recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da994641 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sleep Study<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>polysomnography<\/strong>, commonly called a sleep study, monitors several body functions while a person sleeps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the type of study, monitoring may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood oxygen levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brain activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Body movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some adults suspected of having OSA may be suitable for a <strong>home sleep apnea test<\/strong>, which uses a simpler set of measurements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results help determine whether sleep apnea is present and how severe it may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One commonly used measurement is the <strong>Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI)<\/strong>. It represents the average number of apnea and hypopnea events occurring per hour of sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A healthcare professional should interpret sleep-study results together with the person&#8217;s symptoms and overall health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_c0d0ee-01 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_c0d0ee-01{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_c0d0ee-01 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_6a372a-ef .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_6a372a-ef .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_6a372a-ef\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-11\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:248px;border-top-right-radius:248px;border-bottom-left-radius:248px;border-bottom-right-radius:248px;color:#245fb8\">How Is Sleep Apnea Treated?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment depends on the type and severity of sleep apnea, its underlying cause, and the person&#8217;s individual circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-12\" style=\"color:#1e73be\">Lifestyle Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some people, lifestyle changes can improve sleep apnea symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintaining a healthy weight when appropriate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular physical activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding alcohol close to bedtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stopping smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping on the side rather than the back in some cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lifestyle changes may be recommended alone in selected cases or together with other treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-13\" style=\"color:#1e73be\">CPAP Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)<\/strong> is one of the most established treatments for OSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A CPAP machine delivers a continuous flow of air through a mask worn during sleep. The air pressure helps keep the upper airway open and prevents it from collapsing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people who need CPAP, using it consistently can improve sleep quality and reduce breathing interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people initially find wearing a mask uncomfortable, but different mask types and machine settings may improve comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14\" style=\"color:#1e73be\">Oral Appliances<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people with obstructive sleep apnea may benefit from an <strong>oral appliance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These devices are worn during sleep and can help keep the airway open by repositioning the lower jaw or tongue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are generally fitted and managed by appropriately trained healthcare or dental professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15\" style=\"color:#1e73be\">Positional Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people whose sleep apnea is worse when sleeping on their back, positional therapy may help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to encourage a sleeping position that reduces airway obstruction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-16\" style=\"color:#1e73be\">Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In selected cases, surgery may be considered when anatomical factors contribute significantly to airway obstruction or when other treatments are not suitable or effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The specific procedure depends on the individual&#8217;s anatomy and the cause of the airway obstruction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-17\" style=\"color:#1e73be\">Treatment of Underlying Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CLA requires a different approach because it involves the brain&#8217;s control of breathing rather than simply an obstructed airway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treatment may involve addressing an underlying medical condition, reviewing medications, or using specialized breathing support when appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_88198e-50 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_88198e-50{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_88198e-50 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_29c791-27 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_29c791-27 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_29c791-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:245px;border-top-right-radius:245px;border-bottom-left-radius:245px;border-bottom-right-radius:245px;color:#245fb8\">Can Sleep Apnea Be Prevented?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every case of sleep apnea can be prevented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some risk factors, such as anatomy, genetics, and age, cannot be changed. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol, staying physically active, and managing relevant health conditions may help reduce risk or improve symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone regularly snores loudly, wakes up gasping, or experiences significant daytime sleepiness, it is worth discussing these symptoms with a healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_b9d9ae-76 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_b9d9ae-76{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_b9d9ae-76 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_04c4e8-a3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_04c4e8-a3 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_04c4e8-a3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:222px;border-top-right-radius:222px;border-bottom-left-radius:222px;border-bottom-right-radius:222px;color:#245fb8\">When Should You See a Doctor?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider talking with a healthcare professional if you or someone who sleeps near you notices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" class=\"wp-block-list has-border-color\">\n<li>Repeated pauses in breathing during sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loud, persistent snoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gasping or choking during sleep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significant daytime sleepiness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Morning headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty concentrating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor-quality sleep despite spending enough time in bed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A particularly important warning sign is when another person repeatedly observes that your breathing stops during sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_d7b3cc-2a .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_d7b3cc-2a{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_d7b3cc-2a alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_335478-43 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_335478-43 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_335478-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:209px;border-top-right-radius:209px;border-bottom-left-radius:209px;border-bottom-right-radius:209px;color:#245fb8\">Zaklju\u010dak<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea is more than ordinary snoring. It is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes reduced during sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common form, OSA, occurs when the upper airway becomes blocked or narrowed during sleep. Central sleep apnea involves problems with the brain&#8217;s control of breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common signs include loud snoring, witnessed pauses in breathing, gasping during sleep, morning headaches, daytime sleepiness, and difficulty concentrating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because untreated sleep apnea can affect both sleep quality and overall health, recognizing the warning signs is important. Fortunately, several effective treatments are available, including lifestyle changes, positional therapy, CPAP, oral appliances, and selected surgical procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you suspect that you or someone you know may have sleep apnea, talk with a healthcare professional to determine whether further evaluation or a sleep study is appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;background-color:#f4f9ff;padding-right:40px;padding-left:40px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c3780e3f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group medatlas-h2 is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d05cb3ef wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#245fb8;border-bottom-width:1px\"><style>.kt-svg-icons43_ccfca9-53 .kt-svg-item-0 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-size:50px;}.wp-block-kadence-icon.kt-svg-icons43_ccfca9-53{justify-content:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-icon kt-svg-icons kt-svg-icons43_ccfca9-53 alignnone\"><style>.kt-svg-item-43_cec00d-29 .kb-svg-icon-wrap, .kt-svg-style-stacked.kt-svg-item-43_cec00d-29 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:#1167d8;font-size:40px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-single-icon kt-svg-style-default kt-svg-icon-wrap kt-svg-item-43_cec00d-29\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_procedures\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M528 224H272c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v144H64V144c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H16c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v352c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16v-48h512v48c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h32c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V336c0-61.9-50.1-112-112-112zM136 96h126.1l27.6 55.2c5.9 11.8 22.7 11.8 28.6 0L368 51.8 390.1 96H512c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16s-7.2-16-16-16H409.9L382.3 8.8C376.4-3 359.6-3 353.7 8.8L304 108.2l-19.9-39.8c-1.4-2.7-4.1-4.4-7.2-4.4H136c-4.4 0-8 3.6-8 8v16c0 4.4 3.6 8 8 8zm24 256c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64s-28.7-64-64-64-64 28.7-64 64 28.7 64 64 64z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:177px;border-top-right-radius:177px;border-bottom-left-radius:177px;border-bottom-right-radius:177px;color:#245fb8\">\u010cesto postavljana pitanja<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is sleep apnea dangerous?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sleep apnea can be a serious condition when untreated. Repeated breathing interruptions and sleep disruption can affect cardiovascular health, daytime alertness, and quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you have sleep apnea without snoring?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Although loud snoring is common with OSA, not everyone with the condition snores noticeably.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can young people have sleep apnea?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Sleep apnea can occur in children, teenagers, and young adults. The causes and risk factors can differ depending on age.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is sleep apnea curable?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people can significantly improve or resolve sleep apnea by addressing contributing factors, while others require ongoing treatment. The appropriate approach depends on the type and underlying cause.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is CPAP the only treatment?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. CPAP is an important treatment for OSA, but other options include lifestyle changes, positional therapy, oral appliances, and, in selected cases, surgery.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-01ee4df7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Medicinska napomena<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This article is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency, contact your local emergency medical service immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color\" style=\"border-color:#cedff2;border-width:2px;border-top-left-radius:18px;border-top-right-radius:18px;border-bottom-left-radius:18px;border-bottom-right-radius:18px;padding-top:10px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:15px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-01ee4df7 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sources<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).<\/strong> <em>Sleep Apnea \u2013 Causes and Risk Factors.<\/em> National Institutes of Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).<\/strong> <em>Sleep Apnea \u2013 Symptoms.<\/em> National Institutes of Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).<\/strong> <em>Sleep Apnea \u2013 Treatment.<\/em> National Institutes of Health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MedlinePlus.<\/strong> <em>Sleep Apnea.<\/em> U.S. National Library of Medicine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.<\/strong> <em>Obstructive Sleep Apnea \u2013 Adults.<\/em> U.S. National Library of Medicine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops or becomes reduced during sleep. 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