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Understanding Sleep: The Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders

 
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by a reduction or cessation of breathing and air flow during sleep. It is much more common in adults than in children. An “apnea” is a period of time w breathing stops or is significantly reduced. Apnea occurs when a person stops breathing for ten seconds or more. When an apnea occurs, sleep is disrupted. Sometimes this means the person wakes up completely, but sometimes this can mean the person comes out of a deep level of sleep. Apneas are usually measured during sleep over a two-hour period. Sleep apnea affects as much as 26% of the general population.

Three Types of Apnea
The three types of sleep apnea are central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and mixed sleep apnea (a combination CSA and OSA).

During sleep, the brain instructs the muscles of breathing to take a breath. Central sleep apnea occurs when the brain does not send the signal to the muscle to take a breath, and there is no muscular effort to take a breath. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the brain sends the signal to the muscles and the muscles make an effort to take a breath but are unsuccessful because the airway becomes obstructed and prevents the flow of air. The third type of sleep apnea, mixed sleep apnea, occurs when there is both central and obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea and Surgery

People undergoing surgery who have sleep apnea face a whole new set of risks when going under the knife. If a patient is having surgery and suffers from undiagnosed OSA, he will have a greater risk for difficult intubation; will have the chance for more post-operative complications; increased intensive care admissions; and a lengthier hospital stay. For these reasons, it is very important that sleep apnea be diagnosed prior to having any type of surgery.

A very simple, self-administered test has been developed by a team of Canadian anesthesiologists. It’s a questionnaire called “STOP” and involves the following simple questions: “Do you snore loudly? Do you often feel tired, fatigued or sleepy during the daytime? Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep? Do you have or are you being treated for high blood pressure?”

If a patient answers “yes” to two or more of those four questions, then he is considered to be at high risk for OSA. When other risk factors were also considered such as high BMI (body mass index), large neck circumference and an age over 50, then the likelihood of correctly diagnosing OSA increased even more.

An overnight study by a highly trained sleep apnea specialist is the best way to diagnose this disorder, but sometimes this is too time-consuming for the patient.

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What is CPAP? CPAP unit or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure unit is a device that comes equipped with a mask that is fitted over the patient’s mouth and nose before he or she sleeps. The CPAP device increases the air pressure in your throat so it does not collapse when you breathe. This device is only useful if the patient suffers from obstructive sleep apnea.
Why do patients not like the CPAP? The problem with CPAP unit is that it is intrusive and irritating because there is a mask fitted tightly over the mouth and nose via an elastic rubber strap. The patient has difficulty turning over because of the contraption and the oxygen tube that is attached to it. Patients also complain of rashes, skin irritation, runny nose, sore throat, dry mouth etc. Ironically, the device is supposed to mitigate the effects of obstructive sleep apnea one of which is lack of adequate sleep. But patients using the CPAP unit complain of being unable to sleep properly when attached to the unit.
Are there any alternatives to CPAP? One of the most common alternatives is called the “Oral Appliance Therapy”. The Oral Appliance Therapy is an orthodontic device that is custom-fitted inside your mouth. Its function is to prevent the soft tissue in your throat from collapsing and blocking your airway. The orthodontic device is also designed to ensure your tongue does not block your throat.
Behavioral Therapy In most patients, a simple change in their lifestyle is all that is required to combat sleep apnea. Such changes usually include placing a humidifier in the bedroom, giving up smoking, reducing alcohol consumption and reduction of weight in case of obese patients. Patients are also counseled against eating oily foods or drinking cold fluids during dinner.
Medication Snoring is widely prevalent in the U. S. Though not necessarily an indicator of sleep apnea, it is one of the symptoms. There are a large number of herb extracts that help you rid yourself of snoring. These “anti-snoring medicines” reduce inflammation in the nose and throat leading to lesser incidences of sleep apnea. There are also over-the-counter sprays and various aromatic essences that are loosely known as the “aromatherapy”. These too help in clearing the nose and reducing any inflammation within the air passage.
Surgery – Doctors like to prescribe surgery because in certain cases, it is the most beneficial treatment. Surgery is done to increase the size of the air passage making it easier for the patient to breathe. There are different surgical procedures and the surgeon will select the one that is most appropriate after doing a detailed examination and a study of the patient’s medical history.
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I have to have a sleep study done tomorrow night and was wondering what to expect. Has anyone had one?

If you believe you are suffering from sleep apnea, you will probably need to stay the night at a sleep lab and undergo a sleep apnea study before you can determine what kind of treatment is appropriate for your specific case.
Sleep apnea is a fairly common sleeping disorder in which an individual’s breathing becomes shallow, or ceases altogether, one or more times throughout the night. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds up to a few minutes, and can occur 5 to 30 times an hour.
Most people with sleep apnea are unaware of their condition(as well as their doctors), and are usually notified by a family member or partner. Symptoms to look for are severe snoring, morning headaches, dry throat, irritability, mood swings, and  daytime drowsiness.
If you notify your doctor of these symptoms, after looking them over along with family history and a physical exam, he may ask you to have a sleep apnea study.
A sleep study is the most accurate way to detect many different sleeping disorders in individuals. A polysomnogram is the most common type of study used for sleep apnea and can be administered either in a sleep lab, or in some cases at home.
With a polysomnogram they will be monitoring your brain activity, eye movement, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and the amount of air your lungs are taking in while asleep. Your sleep specialist will attach sensors upon your scalp, finger, face and chest, and monitor you while sleeping throughout the night.
This information collected will be reviewed, and the specialist along with your doctor, will determine whether or not you have sleep apnea. If they do find that you suffer from this disorder, your doctor will discuss the best possible solution that will work for you.
A CPAP(continuous positive airway pressure) machine is the most common treatment for sleep apnea. This is a mask which uses air pressure to keep your airway open while sleeping. The amount of pressure you need will be determined by the data recorded during the sleep apnea study.
Depending on the severity of the issue, lifestyle changes, wearing mouth pieces, breathing devices, and surgery are all other types of solutions.
Sleep apnea can be a very serious disorder if left untreated, as it is reported here. However, with the increasing efficiency of sleep apnea study as well as all other sleeping disorders, the treatments are becoming more effective every day. These have shown to greatly improve one’s quality of sleep, and overall quality of life by a great deal.