fatigue Archives - Quick Med Care https://qcm.tempurl.host/writer/fatigue/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:55:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://quickcaremed.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/favicon-1.ico fatigue Archives - Quick Med Care https://qcm.tempurl.host/writer/fatigue/ 32 32 Have You Been Told You Snore? You May Be at Risk of Sleep Apnea https://quickcaremed.com/blogs/sleep-apnea-snoring/ https://quickcaremed.com/blogs/sleep-apnea-snoring/#respond Sat, 03 Jun 2017 10:21:51 +0000 https://quickcaremed.com/?post_type=blogs&p=438 Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common problem among all age groups. It is caused from the airway closing during sleep. These closures result in decreases in oxygen levels in the blood, frequent short awakenings from sleep to open the … Continue reading →

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]]> Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common problem among all age groups. It is caused from the airway closing during sleep. These closures result in decreases in oxygen levels in the blood, frequent short awakenings from sleep to open the airway and finally, gasping for breath. The decrease in oxygen levels can lead to changes in heart rate or rhythm, impaired memory and inflammation in the arteries. Commonly noted symptoms are: snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and weight gain.

Sleep Apnea should be considered a serious medical condition because it an affect your overall health. If this condition is left untreated, it can result in high blood pressure, heart problems, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and issues with your liver. At the very least, untreated sleep apnea will leave you feeling tired and unrefreshed, leading to irritability and depression. This fatigue could increase the likelihood of motor vehicle or workplace accidents.

Read the full infographic below to see if you or a loved one may be at risk of Sleep Apnea!

 

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