HealthDay recently reported that as many as one in four men
who have reached middle age suffer from sleep apnea. The risk of this serious
sleep disorder tends to increase with age alongside other major health issues.
If you’re suffering from sleep apnea symptoms,
speak to a qualified doctor immediately before your health begins to decline.
Sleep apnea can occur at any age, with even children capable
of exhibiting symptoms. However, older adults tend to be at a greater risk, and
men are twice as likely as women to develop sleep apnea.
Although lifestyle, genetics, and other factors can play a
part, sleep apnea has also been identified as a risk factor for other
age-related health disorders and issues, including:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Some eye diseases
- Type 2 diabetes
- Memory loss
- Depression
This isn’t an inclusive list of sleep apnea symptoms. Poor
quality sleep is a danger to multiple systems in the body, and the risk of
serious complications only increases as the patient gets older.
An estimated 4% of Americans experience sleep apnea
symptoms. If you believe your health is at risk, please contact a doctor in your community
or call 1 (866) 727-6275 (1-8-NO-PAP-MASK) to find a medical
professional with knowledge of diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders.