Some sound sleep science there mr R1....made me a little sleepy but im hanging on there.
But am i just tripping here or does sleep apnea only happen to people that sleep?
Or can you have awake apnea whereby you suddenly go from a state of being awake and in the middle of a complex task, in the middle of the afternoon after a few coffees.......to suddenly collapsing into a state of unconsciousness???...not talking diabetes.....or visiting the inlaws.
(awake apnea) ...not as such ...BUT sleep apnea does have a knock on effect ...you can 'x' amount of 'apneas' every hour when asleep without realising it ...wich in turn makes you tired during the day.
complete pauses (apneas) in breathing that last at least 10 seconds during sleep. Most pauses last between 10 and 30 seconds, but some may persist for one minute or longer. This can lead to abrupt reductions in blood oxygen saturation, with oxygen levels falling as much as 40 percent or more in severe cases.
The brain responds to the lack of oxygen by alerting the body, causing a brief arousal from sleep that restores normal breathing. This pattern can occur hundreds of times in one night. The result is a fragmented quality of sleep that often produces an excessive level of daytime sleepiness.
Most people with OSA snore loudly and frequently, with periods of silence when airflow is reduced or blocked. They then make choking, snorting or gasping sounds when their airway reopens.
Mild OSA: AHI of 5-15
Involuntary sleepiness during activities that require little attention, such as watching TV or reading
Moderate OSA: AHI of 15-30
Involuntary sleepiness during activities that require some attention, such as meetings or presentations
Severe OSA: AHI of more than 30
Involuntary sleepiness during activities that require more active attention, such as talking or driving
Risk groups
People who are overweight (Body Mass Index of 25 to 29.9) and obese (Body Mass Index of 30 and above)
Men and women with large neck sizes: 17 inches or more for men, 16 inches or more for women
Middle-aged and older men, and post-menopausal women
there is a lot more to it than the above ..that's just a basic breakdown.