I am a man.
A man desperately trying to deny the fact I have a snoring problem and a man that knows deep down that his wife is miserable when he snores, and a man that is in denial that his health may be at
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serious risk due to this problem….a man that has done nothing about it.
Until now.
Just thinking about how long it finally took me to address the issue for health reasons and as a courtesy to my wife makes me feel like such an ass! Not only that, but my wife is convinced I have sleep apnea (OSA), which can be deadly if not treated, yet I still ignored her requests to seek help for five years. Seriously, how stupid can I possibly be?
Seriously, how stupid can I possibly be?
As a writer in the research field, I figured I could potentially cure my snoring and sleep apnea by doing what I do best. Research....
Here’s what I found:
While most people think of snoring as a minor annoyance, research shows it can be hazardous to your health. That’s because for over 18 million Americans it’s related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). People who suffer from OSA repeatedly and unknowingly stop breathing during the night due to a complete or partial obstruction of their airway. It occurs when the jaw, throat, and tongue muscles relax, blocking the airway used to breathe. The resulting lack of oxygen can last for a minute or longer, and occur hundreds of times each night.
Thankfully, most people wake when a complete or partial obstruction occurs, but it can leave you feeling completely exhausted.
OSA has also been linked to a host of health problems including:
Acid reflux
Frequent nighttime urination
Memory loss
Stroke
I am a man. A man desperately trying to deny the fact I have a snoring problem and a man that knows deep down that his wife is miserable when he snores, and a man that is in denial that his health may be at CPAP Is Not Your Only Optionserious risk due to this problem….a man that has done nothing about it.Until now.Just thinking about how long it finally took me to address the issue for health reasons and as a courtesy to my wife makes me feel like such an ass! Not only that, but my wife is convinced I have sleep apnea (OSA), which can be deadly if not treated, yet I still ignored her requests to seek help for five years. Seriously, how stupid can I possibly be?Seriously, how stupid can I possibly be?As a writer in the research field, I figured I could potentially cure my snoring and sleep apnea by doing what I do best. Research....Here’s what I found:While most people think of snoring as a minor annoyance, research shows it can be hazardous to your health. That’s because for over 18 million Americans it’s related to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). People who suffer from OSA repeatedly and unknowingly stop breathing during the night due to a complete or partial obstruction of their airway. It occurs when the jaw, throat, and tongue muscles relax, blocking the airway used to breathe. The resulting lack of oxygen can last for a minute or longer, and occur hundreds of times each night.Thankfully, most people wake when a complete or partial obstruction occurs, but it can leave you feeling completely exhausted.OSA has also been linked to a host of health problems including:Acid refluxFrequent nighttime urinationMemory lossStroke
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