Sleep apnea

The symptoms of OSA vary from person to person, but some signs are particularly common. If you experience three or more of these symptoms, you may be at risk of sleep apnea:

• At night: Loud snoring, observed breathing pauses, frequent movements during sleep, excessive sweating, frequent awakenings, frequent need to urinate at night.
• During the day: Persistent fatigue in the morning and throughout the day, excessive sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, irritability, feelings of depression, non-restorative sleep.

These symptoms can significantly impact your daily life, disrupting not only your energy and mood but also your cognitive and physical performance.

If you think you may have OSA, it is crucial to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis. The diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is based on sleep recording, which allows for the analysis of various data and confirms the presence or absence of OSA.

Sleep apnea can have serious health consequences, including:

• High blood pressure
• Type 2 diabetes
• Stroke
• Heart attack

These complications can be prevented with early detection and appropriate treatment. If you suspect you have sleep apnea, it is crucial to consult a specialist to confirm the diagnosis. A sleep study (polysomnography test) may be necessary to assess the severity of the condition.

• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): The most common form of apnea. It occurs when the airways are partially or completely blocked by the soft tissues of the throat, causing repeated breathing pauses during sleep.
• Central sleep apnea: Less common, this form occurs when the brain fails to send the necessary signals to the muscles responsible for breathing.
• Complex (or mixed) sleep apnea: A combination of the two previous types, characterized by periods of both obstructive and central apnea.