San Francisco dentist treats snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
A common but serious sleep related breathing disorder frequently goes undiagnosed because many people dismiss it as harmless snoring. Obstructive sleep apnea involves a halt in airflow while sleeping despite ongoing efforts to breathe. These episodes occur when the sleeping person’s muscles relax, allowing soft tissues to block the airway. Most people who have obstructive sleep apnea snore frequently and loudly, with silent pauses of 10 seconds or longer, which is followed by gasping, snorting, or choking sounds as they resume breathing. Effects of Obstructive sleep apnea Oxygen levels fluctuate Heart rate increases Daytime blood pressure is chronically elevated Increased … Continue reading