{"id":572,"date":"2016-01-12T10:50:12","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T10:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/?p=572"},"modified":"2020-07-21T15:23:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T15:23:05","slug":"obstructive-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.distinctive-smiles.com\/blog\/obstructive-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What Is It, Anyway?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"obstructive<\/a>While you may not think much about it, you\u2019ve probably heard of sleep apnea. But did you know it\u2019s a really serious condition that affects approximately 22 million Americans? Sufferers of sleep apnea have their breathing interrupted during sleep — as many as 200 times per night, for periods of 10 seconds each time. There are two types of the condition: central and obstructive, the most common. Keep reading to learn a little more about the differences between the two, and how you can seek sleep apnea treatment here in Dublin, OH.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sleep Apnea: An Exhausting Condition<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the most remarkable things about sleep apnea is the fact that the majority of cases go mis- or undiagnosed. That\u2019s because its side effects — daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating and irritability, to name a few — are strikingly similar to those of other conditions, like anxiety and depression. Learning more about the two types of sleep apnea can help you or a loved one identify the problem and seek much-needed relief. <\/span><\/p>\n

Obstructive Sleep Apnea<\/span><\/h4>\n

The most common type of the condition, obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, occurs when the airway is physically blocked by the tongue and lower jaw. The blockage can be partial or complete. OSA is thought to affect 4 percent of American men and 2 percent of American women.<\/span><\/p>\n

While daytime sleepiness, irritability and headaches can be attributed to both types of sleep apnea, symptoms specific to OSA include:<\/span><\/p>\n