Did you know that over ten million people in the United States suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA? There are a number of symptoms and warning signs, from exhaustion during the day to chronic snoring. To help people decide if they’re at risk and need to see a doctor for a diagnosis, we offer a sleep assessment on our website. Are you ready to give our assessment a try? Then take a look at today’s quiz. If anything below seems familiar, then try the assessment on our website.
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- True or False: Obesity can impact OSA risk.
- True or False: Snoring is associated with the disorder.
- True or False: Without treatment, serious complications can develop.
- True or False: We offer an array of treatment options.
Answer Key
- True. Obesity is a risk factor for developing sleep apnea. Other potential risk factors include neck circumference, large neck, deviated septum, high blood pressure, and a family history of developing the disorder.
- True. Snoring is often a warning sign of a disorder. If you or your significant other notice you snore on a frequent basis, then you may need to take an assessment and schedule a visit to see if you need treatment for OSA.
- True. Over time, sleep apnea can lead to depression, elevated blood pressure, and a greater risk of heart attack and stroke.
- True. If we diagnose sleep apnea we can recommend a number of different options, depending on the cause and severity of your sleep issues. We can use a sleep appliance to reposition the jaw, keeping airways open at night and preventing obstructed breathing. We can also suggest a CPAP machine, in which the patient wears a mask over the nose and mouth. The mask is connected to a machine via a hose and forces air through the nose and mouth.
