Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a very common condition involving decreased airflow due to obstruction and in the presence of respiratory effort. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is caused by too much relaxation or collapse muscles and tissues in the neck and throat, including the tongue, which can lead to partial or near complete obstruction. OSA can lead to a variety of signs and symptoms, including daytime somnolence and fatigue. In this lesson, we discuss the risk factors for getting OSA, the signs and symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and how it’s treated.

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[debbieepperly]

Thank you for this. My husband & I both suffer from OSA. I have hypothyroidism & we both are diabetic/overweight. This makes me realize it's time for us both to get a checkup since it's been awhile that we've seen our sleep doctor. This was very helpful. God bless.

[Unsensitive]

I resolved my obstructive sleep apnea by diet change.

Reduced my omega-6 fat intake significantly, eliminated most sugar, and fast 16-20 hours a day.

Inflammation went down all over my body, includingy sinuses.

With clear sinuses, I breath through my nose, even when I obstruct.

These changes also eliminated near all my allergies, as well as arthritis and chronic pain. After 2 years, it has nearly eliminated my asthma and I no longer need medication.

This drastic improvement in sleep quality, fixed my minor ED issues, and eliminated my bipolar and depression issues.

I do sometimes use a nose strip to help, especially if I have a little stuffy nose, or eat things I shouldn't.

BMI 27
Neck 42cm
No CPAP or BiPAP needed for me.

[ayam]

One of the best videos that explains the OSA pathophysiology very well

[karlnordinger]

Excellent and comprehensive description of OSA .

[ellenhall]

I have OSA and stopped breathing 36 times an hour. I lost a lot of weight and I was checked and now I stop breathing 11 times an hour. So I am borderline. I couldn't get on with the mask you have to wear.

[ellenhall]

This contributed to my sister's death at 49.

[smooth_pursuit]

Apps like Sleep Cycle that record your snoring episodes can be really helpful in the absence of a significant other to witness them. That’s how I found out I am having hypopnias

[merciachavez]

Thank you very much for your presentation it helps!

[akhonadraai]

Thanks.question:OSA and pulmonary hypertension ??

[stansmith]

Hey I'm having severe memory issues im only 30 like I can't remember what I did the day before and I have sleep apnea I'm getting my machine soon is it to late to save my memory am I doing this all for nothing it's mild sleep apnea

[andrewrood]

i had the sleep apnea test done on thursday but i felt restless on the night time so i didnt get a good nights sleep i think i had about a hrs sleep so i dont know if my results would come back as a fail

[Intoxicatedmeta]

I love how this is SOOOO dangerous and almost all insurance companies refuse to treat it or cover it. Such a scam, insurance companies rule the U.S

[eppycurry]

Would you mind telling me your name, your voice sounds just like my primary care physician!

[SHAJUSHAHINA]

I have osa after sleep test its in the third stage and with a risk factor of 17.5. Doctor adviced to take cpap machine which is almost 85k in Kerala India. Still now i can't buy it. In my condition the problem with excess saliva like GERD it causes chokking and vomiting while sleeping. Twice survived from death due to lack of breathing while sleeping. I dont know what happened in my life next. I ams suffering with procto colitis with fissure and this one

[caz]

Yes peeing every hour its driving me nuts.

[kellyann]

I have obstructive sleep.apnea, my partner doesnt notice as hes a deep sleeper but i wake up gasping, chocking and with heart palpations. Dry throat so constantly drinking and going to the toilet. I need to see my Gp 😳

[nicugabriel]

Just breathe through your nose, try mouth-taping and read James Nestor's book.

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[markgarin]

Deep or REM sleep? So if you don't sleep well, then it can't be it.
Repeating a statement as an explanation of what it means... not smart

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