There are two Types of Sleep Apnea
Why should airflow into the lungs drop during sleep?
There are two main causes. These causes define the two major types of sleep apnea:
Type of Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea....... Airflow is blocked.......Air cannot enter lungs properly.
caused by weight , tonsil ,jaw issues ...this is the most common.
Central Sleep apnea... your breath is reduced wich can cause Heart failure. problem lies within brain for this one.
A person with sleep apnea usually has one of the two types predominate. A third type of sleep apnea is "mixed sleep apnea" -- a combination of obstructive and central.
When people talk about "sleep apnea," they usually mean obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is more common in the general population than central sleep apnea.
Snoring is related to OSA. About 70% of people with OSA will snore. About 25% of people who snore have OSA
ever nodded off and woke with a gasp/snort/fart then nodded back off ..well that's your brain telling you, you stopped
breathing and there is something wrong ..wake up quick ....we probably all done it.
if you do it quite often go to the docs get it checked out .
black and white terms is you stop breathing when your asleep and your brain wakes you up before you pop off.
also when/if you get diagnosed with SA you get advised to inform the DVLA by the hospital/doctors ...wich is down to you to do...in turn you will lose your licence for a year depending what you drive could be more if you drive wagons/trucks(4 yrs if I recall)
Why should airflow into the lungs drop during sleep?
There are two main causes. These causes define the two major types of sleep apnea:
Type of Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea....... Airflow is blocked.......Air cannot enter lungs properly.
caused by weight , tonsil ,jaw issues ...this is the most common.
Central Sleep apnea... your breath is reduced wich can cause Heart failure. problem lies within brain for this one.
A person with sleep apnea usually has one of the two types predominate. A third type of sleep apnea is "mixed sleep apnea" -- a combination of obstructive and central.
When people talk about "sleep apnea," they usually mean obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is more common in the general population than central sleep apnea.
Snoring is related to OSA. About 70% of people with OSA will snore. About 25% of people who snore have OSA
ever nodded off and woke with a gasp/snort/fart then nodded back off ..well that's your brain telling you, you stopped
breathing and there is something wrong ..wake up quick ....we probably all done it.
if you do it quite often go to the docs get it checked out .
black and white terms is you stop breathing when your asleep and your brain wakes you up before you pop off.
also when/if you get diagnosed with SA you get advised to inform the DVLA by the hospital/doctors ...wich is down to you to do...in turn you will lose your licence for a year depending what you drive could be more if you drive wagons/trucks(4 yrs if I recall)