{"id":169,"date":"2017-09-16T21:01:12","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T21:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2017-10-16T21:05:22","modified_gmt":"2017-10-16T21:05:22","slug":"sleep-apnea-treatment-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weatherfordsleep.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/16\/sleep-apnea-treatment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Myths That Prove You May Need Sleep Apnea Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"manDid you know that sleep apnea is one of the most common disorders that cause breathing interruptions? Yeah, that\u2019s right. Dangerous pauses in breathing!<\/p>\n

Many patients don\u2019t know the extent that sleep apnea may affect their health. In fact, the symptoms of this threatening disorder could be shrugged off because of these myths. Let\u2019s explore these rumors so that more patients can receive the sleep apnea treatment they need to stay healthy!<\/p>\n

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Myths About Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sleep apnea is just annoying snoring.<\/h3>\n

Well, there may be one fact in that statement that can reign true, snoring can be a bit annoying to the partner you sleep next to. But sleep apnea is much more than that snoring or choking sound. In fact, there\u2019s a big difference between the two. Each time one of those awkward sounds blurt out, it\u2019s your body restarting your breathing after taking a pause because of your sleeping disorder.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sleep apnea isn\u2019t serious problem.<\/h3>\n

Patients that are living with sleep apnea are susceptible to dangerous after-effects. Since your body isn\u2019t receiving the sleep you need, you\u2019ll most likely feel extremely fatigued, depressed, and trouble concentrating. This leads to a higher risk for motor vehicle accidents, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and even strokes!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Only older patients can develop sleep apnea.<\/h3>\n

This is simply false. Health professionals all overestimate that more than 18 million Americans actually have sleep apnea. Yes, as you become older you are more susceptible to develop this condition, but it can affect people at any age. You may be a high-risk sleep apnea patient is you\u2019re overweight, a man (because your neck circumference is larger than a woman, which affects your breathing passageway), African-American, or Latino.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Alcohol will help you sleep more peacefully.<\/h3>\n

That drowsy, relaxed feeling when you sip on an alcoholic beverage actually doesn\u2019t help your natural sleeping patterns. In fact, alcohol relaxes the muscles in the back of your throat. That makes it easier for the airway to become blocked for patients with sleep apnea.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Surgery is the best way to permanently fix sleep apnea.<\/h3>\n

There are some cases of sleep apnea where the body parts in someone\u2019s mouth may actually be causing their sleep apnea. But in most cases, patients don\u2019t need to undergo surgery to correct their sleeping problem.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the best way to help correct obstructive sleep apnea?<\/h2>\n

Many patients have found relief from a snoring treatment in Weatherford<\/a>. A customized oral appliance is one of the most effective ways to help someone improve their sleep and stop their snoring. Oral appliances provide:<\/p>\n