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Your spouse told you that you\u2019ve been gasping for air in\nyour sleep; after seeing a sleep expert, you found out that you have sleep apnea<\/a>, a\ndisorder that stops your breathing multiple times during the night and prevents\nyou from getting quality rest. If you\u2019re worried about the cost of treatment,\nyou might wonder whether you can just learn to live with the condition.\nHowever, choosing to live with sleep apnea in Middleburg Heights means having\nto deal with these 5 potentially devastating consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Daytime Drowsiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since sleep apnea can wake you up hundreds of times during\nthe night, you\u2019re likely to be extremely sleepy during the day. While it might\nseem manageable at first, excessive drowsiness can affect the quality of your\nwork, and in a worst-case scenario you might end up losing your job. Worse yet,\nexcessive drowsiness can cause you to fall asleep at all kinds of inconvenient\nmoments \u2013 including when you\u2019re behind the wheel of your car. As a result,\npatients with sleep apnea generally have a higher risk of serious accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Depression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a strong correlation between a lack of quality sleep\nand mood; in fact, a study in the Journal of Research in Medical Sciences<\/em>\nfound that nearly 46 percent of people with obstructive sleep apnea exhibited symptoms\nof depression. The longer you live with your disorder, the worse it will be for\nyour mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Memory Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People with sleep apnea often have trouble turning\nshort-term memories into long-term ones, and in some cases, they might forget\nentire events. This is because the frequent awakenings prevent you from\nreaching the deep stages of sleep responsible for memory consolidation. In the\nlong run, these memory problems can end up being highly disruptive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Damaged Relationships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If sleep apnea has left you feeling drowsy or has caused\ndepression, chances are you\u2019ll be less likely to engage in social activities,\nand your personal relationships could suffer. Also, your significant other\nmight choose to sleep in a separate bedroom if they\u2019re constantly kept awake by\nloud snoring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Heart Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea causes your blood pressure to rise and can dramatically\nincrease your risk of a heart attack or stroke. These conditions could easily land\nyou in a hospital or otherwise increase your healthcare costs. Of course, that\u2019s\nhardly the worst that could happen; in many cases, sleep apnea-related heart\nproblems end up being fatal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, forcing yourself to endure the side effects\nof sleep apnea simply isn\u2019t worth it. It\u2019s always better to speak to a dentist\nor another professional that can provide an appropriate treatment for your\ndisorder, such as an oral appliance. If you\u2019ve had trouble enjoying quality\nslumber, get the help you need right away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jon Kirlough established his practice, Kirlough Family\nDentistry, nearly forty years ago, and to this day he continues to provide his\npatients with outstanding customer service thanks to his clinical expertise and\ndown-to-earth friendliness. He\u2019s well qualified to diagnose and treat sleep\napnea so that you can continue to enjoy a high quality of life. To schedule an\nappointment, visit his website<\/a>\nor call (440) 234-2445.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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