According to a recent estimate by the
National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project, more than 25 million
Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. OSA is accompanied by
a myriad of health problems, including a significantly higher
likelihood of death from heart disease.
Snoring
is more than just a nuisance – it is an indicator of obstructive
sleep apnea. People with OSA are five times more likely to die from
cardiovascular disease, so it's essential for patients to find
effective snoring treatment before poor quality sleep starts taking a
toll on the health of the heart and other parts of the body.
Interruptions to breathing during sleep
put a strain on the heart and could lead to high blood pressure as well as an increased risk of heart disease and other complications such as:
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
- Irregular heartbeat
Approximately 30% to 40% of adults
who suffer from hypertension also have sleep apnea. Among patients
with heart disease that doesn't respond to medication, the incidence
grows to 80%.
Treatment options are available for
snoring and sleep apnea as well as high blood pressure. Patients can
also make healthy lifestyle adjustments for improved well-being:
Losing excess weight can lower the risk of both OSA and hypertension,
for example.
For more information about snoring
treatments in your area, please call 1 (866) 727-6275
(1-8-NO-PAP-MASK) today to speak with a local sleep
specialist.