Sleep apnea is consistently one of the most prevalent sleep-related disorders facing Americans. Of the 18 million affected, two to four percent of Americans, or one in 50 people, have an undiagnosed case of sleep apnea. These individuals are four times as likely to suffer a stroke and three times as likely to have heart disease as those unaffected. And for those diagnosed, nearly 80% of patients say they don’t consistently use their cpap masks. Without these, sufferers can experience obstructive sleep apnea up to 60 times a night, putting them at a serious risk for developing potentially life-threatening cardio vascular issues.… Read More...
Sleep Apnea Doesn’t Have to Keep You Awake
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects more people around the globe than many people know. In America alone, an estimated 18 million people struggle with sleep apnea. It is also estimated that 2% to 4% of all Americans have a case of sleep apnea that has gone undiagnosed. If that is indeed the case, then approximately 1 out of every 50 people are going undiagnosed in this country alone. Sleep apnea is a serious problem. If it remains undiagnosed, people are at four times higher risk for strokes than those not afflicted, and untreated sleep apnea sufferers are three times as likely to have heart disease.… Read More...