Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which an individual’s breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. The symptoms include daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, and restless sleep. This pause in breathing can be caused because of blocked airway or signaling problems in the brain. If the latter is the cause of sleep apnea, it is termed as central sleep apnea, i.e. CSA.
Once the airways get open or the signal is received, the person may snort, take a breath, or gasp for breath and may wake from sleep with a sensation of gasping or choking, says the dentist in Port Charlotte. If it is left untreated, it can lead to further complications such as heart disease and depression. Also, it affects the sleep and leaves a person drowsy and irritated which can increase the risk of accidents and hazards while working or driving. Lack of sleep can affect cognitive skills in the long run.
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