QUESTION I'm a side sleeper only and every once in a while I'll wake up startled a gasp for breath and seems always during a weird dream. Can side sleeper get sleep apnea ???
I’m 51 years old,been on CPAP for 6 months.The best thing I’ve ever done to help my sleep apnea.I feel better now than I did when I was 25.I wake up feeling great,no headaches.
I’m a 53yr old woman and I’ve recently been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea (112 per hr), and just received myCPAP/APAP machine and I absolutely hate it!!! I’m obese, my BMI is 34.7 and should be 25 I blame this condition on my weight. I’m on a mission to take off this weight and praying that it rectifies this health problem. This has been a huge wake up call for me, other than extreme fatigue and excess snoring, my blood pressure has been fine and had no clue I was at this point. Wish me luck 🙏🏼
I'm with you Ruby, I hate my machine as well...I love that I am not AS sleepy, but due to sinus issues, small airway and sinuses and TMJ issues, plate in my neck AND a deviated septum, LOL, I just can't use it all night. I WISH I could. I finally found a mask that stays on my head and face without squishing up my nose into my eyeballs or sliding around on my hair BUT, I use a vicks inhaler everytime I wake up or roll over to clear my nose, and use natural nasal spray before bed for moisture - but as much as I'd like to use it all the time, I need to get serious about my weight as you are doing. I was meant to read this today!! I'm older than you but about the same w BMI, etc. I stop breathing every 30 seconds so I have to use it but I have always had jaw issues - I've tried to talk to a doc about the dental device but the only guy anywhere close to me wants 2K for it and I'm allergic to acrylic so I need to get serious and keep looking for someone even out of state to help me on that side of things AND I have to just get this stupid weight off. I was going thru some family stuff as my mom got diagnosed w Alzheimers 3 yrs ago and it's gotten really emotionally hard and I eat when I'm stressed, or unhappy and I've been lazy about it and crutching on the cpap. Anyway, thanks for posting this - waaaayyyyy TMI for you I'm sure LOL. I need a better night guard anyway as I'm clamping my jaws down the deeper I sleep and dream more LOL - if it ain't one thing it's another right? God bless, I'll pray for improvements in your health journey
But...but..obese is beautiful, isn't it? Surely you're just fat-shaming yourself, which is a sure sign of white supremacy! I'm afraid you've been radicalized by social media.
Good luck with losing weight, Ruby. I’ve been on CPAP for 12 years (I’m skinny by the way, and will probably be using it for the rest of my life). You do get used to using this device- and it’s certainly worth it, because it can greatly improve one’s quality of life. But we need to embrace the machine and accept that we need it for now, rather than focusing on the fact we’d rather not have to use it. One thing to note is that we often feel less hungry when we aren’t tired. So the machine should make it easier for you to lose weight. All the best, Pete.
My dad died in his sleep in 2010. He had sleep apnea. Now I have sleep apnea. This video helps me understand exactly what it is and treatment options. Thank you 🙏
For years people almost made fun od sleep apnia, snoring and the partner pushes you over etc... But its definitely a true worry ,my sleep apnia is severe ,and im trying to loose weight to try help it ,a skinny body is no guarantee of stopping it ,but being thin far outweighs being over weight ....
No One Just Dies In Their Sleep....... The two most huge problem with that is #1 The people who got that false nonsense started that a lot of people die in their sleep when in all reality to die is NOT that easy as they think,, #2 That those who say people just die in their sleep ONLY goes by the Nonsense People described in #1 ..... It doesn't matter what one thinks Because I Am Here To Tell You That When Your Heart Stops It Causes Your Breath To End And That Causes Extreme Panic Because You Can't Breath So Therefore You Wake Up To Your Not Being Able To Breath And Go Through Suffering of That Until It Takes You To Death...... I Have Know The Facts Well Before I Have Been In That Position Myself........... So those who think you just fall into a peaceful sleep are Just People Who Don't Know What They Are Talking About !!!!!!!!
22 years on CPAP and I'm pretty sure it saved my life. I was a mess. Slept all the time but felt awful. Has acid reflux at night due to my chest heaving to get air. Morning headaches. My first night with CPAP I dreamed in color, woke up like I had never felt in years. I score 95-100 points every night with really low events/hr. These newer CPAPs are fantastic.
I’m afraid I have this condition, OSA. Thanks for your motivating inputs regarding CPAP machines. I’m contacting my healthcare provider tomorrow for appointment to discuss about apnea.
Wow, after so many years struggling with sleep, i disregarded sleep apnea as a cause. Now reading your comment i relate sooo much. Do you mind sharing some more of the recurrent problems before cpap? I'm trying to fix myself asap.
@pabloloco7174 Sleeping on the left side, the food and such stays in the stomach. It is sleeping on the right side, that brings it back up with acid reflux. That is why it is a good idea to sleep three hours after eating a meal. The body needs to re-position when sleeping anyway to get circulation all around. Staying in one position for a long period is not good, as that causes many problems.
My CPAP is my best friend. Took an entire month till we worked together well. Watched videos on my specific machine to learn how to adjust heat, humidity, build up of airflow and resistance to breathing against the pressure. I practiced while watching TV. I did have periods of feeling suffocation/claustrophobia. I had to calm my breathing to restart. A lot of it was mental. You have to decide you don't want to die.
It's all about the settings. Do you know how to change all of the settings? Did you do an overnight study with your machine. That's what to do if you can't figure it out. If you don't get enough oxygen at night your red blood cells will increase. It's no joke. Takes some effort.
I have Sleep Apnea. I found out after my Colonoscopy. The doctor said I stopped breathing several times during my procedure. I got a CPAP and it way LIFE CHANGING!
I was diagnosed at 35, female, no health problems, no weight problems. The doctor was surprised when I asked for the sleep study. Luckily I knew what it was and it was caught early before it caused serious health issues.
I just received the same news at age 37. 6’1 235 lbs of muscle, have trouble breathing out left nostril, but kept having “seizure” type events in my sleep, turns out I was diagnosed with moderate apnea. Cpap club!
The findings are usually at the airways at the throat entry to the lungs, that went "collapsed" upon body went into sleep mode. CPAP helps to open up the airways while the body breathes during sleep; without the CPAP, there will be chokes and the body wake up. Before using CPAP, my index was 40 episodes an hour.
32 here severe sleep apnea history of heart palpitations and a irregular heartbeat im overweight but not much els besides high blood pressure (controlled with meds and diet now) had no clue about sleep apnea or what it was maybe i could have avoided my heart issues i have now if i would of known much more everyone should go get tested! it can damage many things including your brain
I only got a sleep test because of my wife complaining about my snoring. The very first time I used it, I noticed a difference in my mental state. I had no idea I wasn’t sleeping well! I no longer have mid-afternoon crashes, which is huge.
I've had obstructive sleep apnea since 2016 but it took some time to diagnose. I shared a cabin once with a friend and noticed irregular breathing from where she was sleeping, so stood there listening and I knew something was horribly wrong. Told her to get help from her doctor and the following year she thanked me for saving her life. It turns out she had been walking around with severe OSA and had no idea until I pointed out her breathing pattern and urged her to seek medical attention for it. She's doing much better now.
I have to have a CPAP. Recently had ablation for AFIB. My Dr insisted I get a sleep study done. I have moderate-severe OSA! It is the cause of my AFIB! It is the cause of my weight gain! It is why my BP is so high! Thank God for my Dr who steered me in this direction. Maybe if I get better sleep 😴 I won’t be as emotionally unstable. I’m ready to give it a try and I’m very hopeful! I haven’t felt hopeful for a long time.
I would fall asleep at red lights and roll into the person in front of me not realizing it. I thought it was them rolling back into me. I was also getting dizzy spells while standing so I had my heart checked out ok. Then I did a sleep study and found out I was having micro sleeps. I got a cpap and lost 15lbs. Completely changed my life, sleep better, more awake then ever and my blood pressure dropped to normal level. I recommend getting checked out.
I am the youngest of 7, and I am ancient at 60 years old, lol. Several of my siblings and I went on a vacation and I shared a room with an older sister (who in a previous life was a respiratory therapist). She kindly barked my name to get me to wake up, she was startled and was getting ready to do a precordial thump on my chest! I learned the next day that 5 of my siblings suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea and all use CPAP machines. I will be getting this addressed in the coming days. Thank you, this video was extremely well done and incredibly helpful!
I don’t think I’ve ever had such an emotional reaction to such a straight forward informative video as I did with this. I was diagnosed at 36 and I’m now 40. The difference from morning one after first use of the cpap machine was transformative. I was about to have the energy I use to have and managed to start turning my health around again in a serious way. This apnea is no joke. I was teaching parenting classes at the time and shared my story as part of the taking care of yourself to be able to handle parenting better part of the classes I did. I think I helped a good amount of people get checked and diagnosed. It was going great until my mental health started going south for a smattering of reasons in the middle of the pandemic. I sometimes don’t make it to my cpap in time before the apnea gets me. Sometimes I wake up with the mask my hand never having put it in when I got to it. Along with physical health and using the cpap it seems to me that mental health is just as important of a factor. Each of these factors need to be in place to properly fight against the apnea. If one fails it seems to have a compounding effect and causes the other factors to crumble as well. Thank you for this video
@@Medcram IMHO, there's too much emphasis on these machines at the expense of those of us that can't use them for one reason or another. I'd love to be able to just sleep plugged into one of these things and to wake up rested, but it didn't work for me and won't ever work for me. Expecting patients to know about other options when the doctors are asleep at the wheel is rather ridiculous. A simple massage table probably would have solved the problem more reliably than the machine anyways, and for less money.
Both of my parents had untreated obstructive sleep apnea and died early in the morning. I now have OSA as well and recently started on CPAP and cannot believe how much better I feel. I was going through the days exhausted and thought it was just because of aging but I now have energy to spare. As an unexpected positive side effect my acid reflux has also greatly improved which proves to me that GERD and OSA are related. If you even think you might have OSA then get tested and on CPAP if you do as it is a life changer.
About 12 years ago I started to notice that I was a little tired during the day. The tired increased until I would sleep my entire weekends away. I thought that I may have chronic fatigue syndrome. Eight years ago I had a heart attack. Lately, I noticed that I have been getting tired during the off and my blood pressure has been out of control. My doctor asked if I snore and sent my to be checked for sleep apnea. Was just tested positive and look forward to having this treated so I can have more energy, better health,and going for long walks and losing weight. I'm 65 and just started my semi retirement. Thank for the information.
Great apnea overview. Thanks. I'm on a machine and it has improved my sleep quality considerably. I pressed for this approach since my Dad died in his sleep and he was a very loud snorer with long pauses in his night breathing.
6:34 yes! 100 % true. I work in a hospital and most of our Code Blues happen between 0300 and 0500h. I was recently talking to my co workers about it. Again, I studied that our heart is greatly affected by the Circadian rhythm. So for people with heart disease, then adding a disorder such as OSA and you have the perfect combination for high mortality risk.
I was a very loud snorer and my GP suspected sleep apnea, he had me go to a sleep clinic. I turned out that my problem was in my nose, due to a deviated septum. I had surgery to correct the septum, my post surgery recovery took about ten days, the first week of which was very sore and painful. After that it was a massive improvement, I slept better and did not get so tired in the day.
I'm in same position - sleep apnea, have an over bite so recessed jaw which easily blocks my airway. But I have a deviated septum after a repaired broken nose when I was young and can only breathe through one side. In winter get numerous infections and totally block my nose so have to use nasal decongestants - get really panicky at night. I'm awaiting an operation next year to clear my nose - can't wait!
No where in this video does it talk about keeping your head elevated. I have a mild case of sleep apnea and the best way I know is to sleep on your side and elevate your head with 2 pillows. I find when I sleep on my back, that is when I stop breathing.
Glad that worked for you. I had trained myself to sleep on my sides several years ago. Did nothing for my snoring. Sleep study diagnosed sleep apnea, and currently feeling SO much better on CPaP (with nasal pillow mask).
My life was transformed several years ago when I was treated for sleep apnea. In my case, I had Severe Central Sleep Apnea (60+ an hour), with some Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Treating with a CPAP worked great for me, now I'm down to around 2 apneas an hour, and I actually feel rested when I wake up!
Physician education is important. I had undiagnosed sleep apnea that was impacting my memory to the point where I couldn’t function at work. I saw my Kaiser doc several times on this issue and even brought my husband to also say what he was seeing with me. The doc ran through the same questions to see if I had beginnings of dementia/Alzheimer’s. I had to count backwards from 100 by 7’s etc. When I passed the test he pronounced I had no memory problems at all. He diagnosed me with stress. I lost the job due to my inability to track info and my memory function. I found another job. Got new health insurance. I went to a UC Davis doc. That doc sent me to neurologist. In his exam, he asked one simple critical question, “Do you feel rested when you wake up?” I said, “never.” That got the ball rolling for sleep study. Yeah- sure enough, severe sleep apnea. CPAP has made such a huge improvement in my daily living. I wish my Kaiser doc had asked that simple question and was educated on different presentations of sleep deprivation. You can’t lay down new memories if you’re not sleeping.
I haven't seen memory issues mentioned much in my readings. Thx for mentioning! I was struggling with my memory at work. Could not remember conversations or even having had a meeting! Scary. Initially chalked it up to stressful project and age or early dementia like my dad. Just got laid off and I think this issue contributed. Recently diagnosed with severe OSA and starting CPAP. Feeling better already!
I wanted to note that sometimes the at home sleep test misses mild sleep apnea, so it's good to get a lab test too if the the at home test is negative. My at home test was negative and my lab test was positive. Now I have a dental device and am doing so much better :)
I had an at home test back in March but I too was skeptical. Anyway it did detect moderate to severe OSA and since starting CPAP it's been life changing. And I'm a fit guy, not too overweight and don't even have a thick neck, don't snore and so I didn't think it was possible. But I can't argue with the impact of CPAP as well as cutting back on alcohol which had made OSA way worse for me.
You are right. We go into this aspect in the course. A home sleep test can never rule out sleep apnea because it is not sensitive enough. Only a full PSG can do that. Home tests are good for ruling in and are much less expensive.
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea when I was in my twenties, 20 years ago, in a lab. I received a CPAP machine, started getting restful sleep, and lost 20lbs as a result because I wasn't exhausted anymore. Then I moved to a different state, and it has been a real struggle to convince my new doctors that I had sleep apnea. Home tests didn't show that I had it, so I insisted on sleep lab studies. The sleep lab studies showed mild sleep apnea, that was borderline normal. But I know the difference in my health in sleeping with a CPAP machine and without, so I kept insisting that I needed a CPAP. I recently learned that a friend of mine was diagnosed with an Uppper Airway Resistance Syndrome in California, and started looking into it. From what she told me, this syndrome is harder to diagnose because it doesn't show up as constant sleep-wake up cycle, rather the brain doesn't allow the body to fall into deep sleep because the patient's throat is so narrow. I suspect that I might have this, because I notice that without my CPAP my sleep is not deep. It's such a light "surface" sleep, I remain aware of my surroundings. I wish more attention was paid to patients like me, women who are not overweight, and who don't manifest as "classic" sleep apnea patients. Interestingly enough, I didn't seem to get much push back from my insurance company. It's the doctor's offices and their sleep technicians who fight, argue, and gaslight like their life depends on it. I am disturbed by the fact that without my vigorous and aggressive insistence, I would not get the care that I need.
I found your comment very interesting because: I have Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and sleep apnea, and have similar problems as you do. I was diagnosed in Jan. 2010 with sleep apnea (both obstructive and central) in a sleep lab. My sats dropped to the 70's. I was on BiPap for over 8 years. When I went on Medicare, they decided they weren't going to pay for it. After a year and a half of going back and forth with them I had another sleep study. It was a poorly conducted study, starting with the tech telling me not to bring my mask to the study they 'had all kinds of masks there to use'. Well she didn't have a mask that fit me. Poor study, non conclusive results and Medicare said 'you have mild sleep apnea, you don't need BiPap'. 😡 My equipment had to be turned in, my pulmonary doc said I didn't need to follow up with him anymore, he wouldn't give me a Rx to purchase the equipment on my own out of my own pocket, and I was turned loose. While under his care he would often tell me I would always need BiPap because I have a short neck and a wide tongue. Here I am 4 years later having sats that drop into the high 70's to low 80's while I sleep (now confirming to me I still have a problem/per my watch app), terrible sleep cycles, etc. I don't have the sleep-awake cycles either. I now have high blood pressure as well as other health issues that have developed in the last 4 years. My cardiologist says to see a new pulmonary doc and I am making an appointment!
@@PanamaRose , I am so sorry you have to go through this...if this is any help, I went to about 5 doctors before finding an ENT practice that has a dedicated sleep disorders division. It's sickening that the reason I "succeded" was because I was young and had the energy to fight the system, while people who need help the most often don't have the energy to be relentless and insist on better care. Mind you, I wasn't mean, I wasn't yelling, but I kept asking them-I am not thinner now then when I was 25. I am not more fit. The "crowded" tissue inside my throat didn't go anywhere. How did my sleep apnea go away? What, the insurance guidelines have changed? And you were one of the doctors on that advisory panel? Whadda ya know! And now, I need help. What are we going to do here? And yes, every time different ENTs would look down my throat, they would comment that it was "crowded". Good luck to you, I hope you find a doctor who will help!
I'm a bit overweight but a muscular, very active and physically fit 60 year old with perfect metabolic and lipid panels, however I didn't feel great. Much to my surprise I was diagnosed with OSA earlier this year and my OSA was made much worse when I consumed alcohol. Since starting CPAP in April and dramatically cutting back on alcohol it has been life changing. I feel way better, sleeping way better, blood pressure is perfect now and my heart rate is low and beats very quietly. I love my CPAP... is that a bad thing to love a machine? :)
Yes, depend on the body and not machines This means no alcohol which is poison to our brains neurones, vision as retina is brain bulging in eye balls , liver cells. Ideal body weight is height minus100. Good luck,difficult time to change addictions. To do is not to know. Thanks for asking.
Diagnosed with severe central sleep apnea with 65+ issues/hour. Had an mri to rule out issues in my brain and wore heart monitor to discover the reason my heart was skipping a beat. I’m on a bi-pap st machine and I’m convinced it saved my life. Nothing showed up on the mri and my heart issues were because of untreated sleep apnea. When I read others say how much they hate their machines just makes me sad. I am finally getting back on top of my health and would not be if I didn’t have this machine.
Thank you for this! I’m 61, 155, 6’1 and was waking up with massive “hangover” headaches and waking up gasping, not breathing. Been on cpap for two years. It’s been a difficult journey but getting better. I tried all the mask designs and settled on a full mask, swapped to a longer hose so I wasn’t yanking the machine and adjusted the humidity and pressure until I was naturally breathing in and out with the assist.
I feel much better , no more AM lousy feeling " hangover " headaches or waking up gasping on aftn naps - this alone makes C PAP worthwhile . Like you I'm 152 lbs at 5'9" [ age 77 ] . Filed for VA service connected disability for COPD & scarred lungs [ never smoked ] . If a Veterans Affairs examiner didn't order a sleep study I never would have guessed obstructive sleep apnea .
My OSA had been progressing over the last decade without me knowing. I was getting to the point that I couldn't sleep at all because I felt like I was suffocating. Then I started developing really bad panic attacks. After going through this for six months or so, I finally got on APAP and most of the problems went way. The valve issue they detected in my heart before I started treatment went away afterwards.
A friend of mine passed away years ago due to sleep apnea. It was so bad for him he could only sleep for a few minutes at a time and because of his exhaustion he would fall asleep during conversation or game play. I lost a friend because we couldn't afford to get him help 😔 If you or a love one is suffering from sleep apnea, don't let it kill you or the one you love. Take my word for it, you think they will be there tomorrow and then they are gone before you can say goodbye 😢
That's terrible! before today, I had never heard that this could actually kill you. I haven't really slept for years, but my doctor said I had to get a sleep study because we are unable to control my blood pressure with meds. 180/120. yep, a bad case. So I am grateful for my GP. bp already coming down, though I am still getting used to the machine. And I think I have lost about 5 pounds so far! It's just...I feel like the man in the iron mask!
I’m a hospital based internist and I’ve been diagnosing OSA for the better part of my 18yr career - significant treatment protocols are impacted by poor sleep that result in acute on chronic cardiopulmonary disease states that is resistant to treatment or results in frequent readmissions, including resistant HTN, afib, allodynia/hyoeralgesia, resistant DM, Sz disorders and intractable migraines, resistant depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s and dementia, behavioral disturbances, and delirium. The list goes on and on, even in the acute setting and it’s critical to recognize. Also, respiratory mechanics impacted by musculoskeletal issues and constipation all result in reduced diaphragmatic excursion which is even more critical in patients with OSA. As a healthcare system in the US, we are way behind in addressing these foundational aspects of health and disease. Let’s keep diagnosing and treating the body the way it deserves to be helped. Everyday.
what do you do if someone has claustrophobia? I've seen noncompliance because of panic attacks induced by old-school style CPAP/BIPAP masks, but the newer two pronged models are often expensive/not covered by insurance.
Respiratory mechanics impacted by musculoskeletal issues.... that's exactly what I think my situation is. But sleep doctors won't talk about my cervical spine issues. They just talk air pressure. Very frustrating.
Was diagnosed age 33. Normal/low bmi, female. Doctor was shocked I had it because I was not middle age, overweight, male. Everyone should get tested who wakes up unrested. I have had it my whole life. And I feel so much better with treatment.
Thanks for the information and clear explanation. Got a dental guard from my dentist (I grind my teeth a lot) and it greatly improved my sleep apnea as well!
A surgery last summer was postphoned for me due to need for a sleep study during pre-op clearance. Then getting CPAP equipment took over 50 days with that Phillips recall. I was upset about the postphoned surgery, but after learning more about sleep apnea, heart, post anesthesia, in recovery room and the thought of discharge to home without CPAP equipment was not recommended. This is a subject that needs much more coverage in preemptive medical care!!!!
This is hands down one of the most informative videos I’ve seen on sleep apnea - have received fly been diagnosed and struggling badly with using the CPAP machine 7 weeks on and I’m yet to sleep through the night with the mask on - glad to see there are other treatments available
Hang in there Gloria and don't give up. I'm new to cpap and had trouble at first as well. What I found is finding the right mask is key to being able to stay asleep all night without your mask leaking and waking you up. The initial mask I started with was waking me up 2 or 3 times a night. Switched to a different mask, and it was a game changer. Leaks went away, the mask fit much better and was way more comfortable, and I can sleep all night now and wake up super rested.
Losing weight really does help. My BMI is now 24 instead of 29. Completely eliminating alcohol too. That was a very difficult moment. It’s now well under control with just one episode at night occasionally.
Very informative video Doc! My wife is Asthmatic and also has sleep apnea. I keep trying to get her to go for an evaluation but she continues to resist. You are so right about it affecting ones sleep and not only hers but mine as well. It's like a never ending cycle. Hope that you and your family are doing well.
I have asthma and OSA and like your wife I also resisted... for over 10 yrs. Something to look out for with asthma, a person can feel as though breathing is not effortless. Add a mask and pressurized air and exhaling can feel like a struggle. A BiPAP helped immensely in my comfort level, because my inhalation pressure could be set to 12 while my exhalation pressure was set at 4. Much easier! But it wasn't the tiredness or forgetfulness that drove me to complete a sleep study (btw, I recommend taking the available sleeping pill, because the sensors all over your head, chest, finger and nose can be aggravating, leading to a failed sleep study). What made me do the in lab sleep study was needing to pee all the time, especially at night. I learned from an acquaintance who had suffered from the same issue that her urinary frequency and urgency went away when she started using a CPAP at night. I wasn't sure that would be the case for me, but when I started waking up 4 and 5 times a night, I figured I didn't have much to lose. Imagine my shock when I only woke up once a night thereafter. Amd some nights I don't wake up at all. It's great! Hopefully your wife will identify with some of my story, and will consider completing a sleep study and getting a CPAP or BiPAP. Good luck!
Don’t give up. I was in denial too, but my wife stayed on me. Finally got it this week and I’m sleeping 6-8 straight through the night. Haven’t done this in years. Feel great and lifting more weight than ever at 50. Wish I had done this sooner. No telling how many years I’ve taken off my life by this health issue.
As a Respiratory Therapist I often see OSA patients misdiagnosed with asthma due to neck wheezes from a narrowed upper airway rather than lung wheezing aka bronchospasm. If you can hear the wheezing with the naked ear, chances are those wheezes are coming from the neck, rather than the lungs.
I find myself holding my breath. I will breathe several breaths and then I hold it. I am trying to get myself to stop doing it, but it is harder than you might think. 😇
I definitely came here for a difference discussion. There has been some discussion about excess deaths showing up in the data since 2021 and no one seems to have a good explanation for why we're seeing this particular timing, across many Western countries, and across all age groups. I don't think we're seeing a pandemic of sleep apnea =) Anyway, excellent presentation on sleep apnea. Clear and concise as usual. Thank you!
@@LA-ic2op he's not captured, he just doesn't want to make a contrarian claim until he has more evidence. The problem is that they're suppressing the evidence, so I don't think he'll get there until it's too late. He's on the path though. That's all we can ask for.
@@devonpettigen7779 hopefully not captured. There are many questions that should be being asked though, and very reputable studies that seem not to be discussed here. 🤷🏼♂️
I haven't slept on my back for years . After falling asleep I would let out a large snore or a gasp of breath which would wake me up . I have been sleeping on my left or right side with my knees slightly up and pulling the pillow under my neck to level my head , or sometimes lay on my front and these positions are working great for me . Sometimes I'll fall asleep in the chair, but my body position is nearly up straight which i don't have a problem with .
I had a critical illness and needed a trache for about 6-7 weeks. I was hospitalized for 55 days. A year later, the ICU/sleep dr wanted me to do a sleep study, but I am terrified of hospitals after that horrible experience. He wouldn’t agree to a home study. Then he said I didn’t have sleep apnea, I just hadn’t done enough for society. Not sure what that has to do with sleep, morning headaches, and my recovery from a critical illness. Ten years later, I did a home study, and it shows sleep apnea. I guess I’m lucky to still be here.
I record 100 to 200 apneas per 8 hours of sleep with my breathing monitor. These apneas are mostly in the range of 10-20 seconds in length. However, I once recorded a 1 minute no breathing event. I clearly recall me dreaming of swimming and playing with a whale. The whale loved playing with me and did not realize that I could not stay as long as he could under water, he accidently drown me and that is when I woke up. This is another way to discover if you have this disease. Think of your dreams. Sometimes I dream that I laugh so much that I can not breath, then I wake up. These are all sleep apnea related dreams. I can list many more. I just wanted to give the doc and people a heads up on this as another sign of sleep apnea. All of the best to you all and I hope you beat the disease.
I read this and you are right! A lot more people should be posting their results with their dreams. My dream I can’t remember but I do recall something happening like falling, fighting, hearing a loud noise in my room but their is nothing their when I open my eyes, and many more. People on TH-cam please leave your story as well. Scientists should be able to help all of us. Also this happens to me only when I am sleeping on my back.
I was recently diagnosed after a sleep study at the VA Hospital. They say that I have severe obstructive sleep apnea and I stopped breathing over 60 times per hour. They say that I am a candidate for the Inspire implant device.. Praying that they'll expediate the process for the implant. I also have an obstructed jawline. Thank you for your videos
My story: I felt I was a good sleeper. No complaints. No snoring or other symptoms. I developed polycythemia (18.2 gram hemoglobin) with no known cause. My wife though she saw subtle breathing pauses but she wasn’t sure and had trouble counting the respiratory rate and pauses. An at home sleep study showed an AHI score of 38 (severe). Turns out I’ve got central sleep apnea. Subtle symptoms. Rats.
@@sl4983 I’ve been using a CPAP the past 6 weeks. My AHI has fluctuated. Usually 3.0 to 7 or 8 but maybe once a week I’ll get something in the 18 to 24 range. I don’t know if that acceptable. They’re seeing how I do but its possible I’ll switch to ASV or BPAP.
My husband has secondary polycythemia. His hemotologist thinks it’s from his sleep apnea. He’s been wearing a cpap for about 10 years now. His hemoglobin and hematocrits still will get high so he has to get a phlebotomy. He can tell when he needs one because he gets really tired and out of breath easily.
@@cleanqueen75 Maybe make sure his CPAP is as effective and efficient as possible. That is, make sure there’s no mask leak, that the setting are correct and that is AHI readings are within normal limits for his condition. I’d probably revisit my sleep doctor at least once a year and have the system evaluated by an experienced sleep technologist once a year.
Dr Seheult...I woke at 5am last month with spasms up and down my legs from my calves to my hips, only way to describe them is they felt like labour contractions. For some reason I wasn’t too alarmed and carried on dozing till it was time to get up and do the school run. I felt rough and had a migraine like forehead headache but made it the 15 minutes walk to school well it took another 10 mins, my legs moved so slowly. I then had to walk home and it took 30 mins! They felt like parts of the muscles especially quads and glutes were empty....dead! I walked so slowly and had to tackle a very steep hill home 😔I almost called my partner (who was poorly at home with Covid) for a lift home as every little step caused a huge hit of lactic acid. My legs were not my own over night. Made it home. Almost 2 months on my muscles no longer have the tolerance to go up hills or walk fast or they get heavy again. My suspicion Is hypoxia from undiagnosed sleep apnea? I tested positive the morning I made it home, for Covid. The two events are connected surely? No doc or specialist cares about this detail...both conditions can cause hypoxia? And how do I recover from here 😢
Like you say at the beginning, a very low-hanging fruit for those who want to optimize their health. I had to push the concept through my cardiologist, who had little interest. After a few months I was finally on a CPAP. A definite improvement, although not perfect, the wide-ranging benefits are well worth it. Wish all my problems were this easy.
I bet it is hard to sell medically borderline cases to insurance companies. That is really sad; does it have to be a crisis before corrective action is taken?
Medical education is controlled by the pharmacological industry, if they can’t make pill for your problem, it is of little interest. I suffered most of my life with sleep apnea, in 2000 while my mental and physical heath was crashing, my wife picked up a book from the library “The Promise of Sleep”, when I got to the chapter on sleep apnea, I could finally understand what was happening to me. A C-Pap saved my life.
f these doctors. always taking your money, but always being resistant, then when they're wrong, the most they will say is "oops", if you're lucky. they're such arrogant, entitled egotistical people.
Great morning I've been using my CPAP machine for almost 4years now and it's a blessing...great video y'all stay encouraged,stay healthy and have a blessed day....
I have moderate sleep apnea. Stopped using the CPAC as I found it too much trouble. Now I use surgical tape and it's worked out really well for me. Love the ease of use and the simplicity.
I am unable to use a cpap machine. I alrasdy suffer from insomnia and using the machine was impossible to sleep. Can you plz give me some more information re this surgical tape that you use? Thank you in advance.
@@1salahudin I use off the counter surgical tape you find in any pharmacy. I use a small piece to tape over closed lips. I also sleep with my head slightly elevated.
@@flagmichael When it works, CPAP is that good, the problem though is that it outright can't be made to work for many of us, and there's insufficient information given to patients about what happens if CPAP or BIPAP fails.
@@sl4983 Eat anything at breakfast and then nothing until breakfast next day. Eat carbohydrates not a fatty meal for that breakfast. If I am overweight I do this every second day. Then tone it down to every third day and then once a week. If your going out then just skip until the next day. Don't let it interfere in your social life. If I am physically working very hard I don't have to fast at all. Just judge what you need to do. During the fast you drink water and have a vitamin tablet and your normal medications. Talk to your Dr if this is suitable for you. They will probably be happy you are going to lose some weight.
I have been fasting ( including OMAD) and avoiding meals in the evenings. 10kgs down with a normal 24 BMI and enjoying much better sleep. I avoid alcohol too. Goal is to reach a BMI of 20. I walk a lot and play tennis twice a week. Snoring has reduced and very rare broken sleep.
I'm a reformed sinner - fitted for a CPAP about five years ago. About 3 days after I first used it I was driving on a highway (my job called for a lot of it) one morning and realized I could keep track of the cars around me. Ten years earlier I was on the same highway and noticed a highway patrol car gradually overtaking me on the left, A moment later an RV appeared on the roadside so I checked my side mirror (but not the wide angle part) and changed lanes to give it room. The officer pulled me over and ticketed me, as he should have. That ticket stung, of course, but it was part of the process that eventually got me on a CPAP. Today I don't even nap without it. I wonder how much of the excess mortality is the result of traffic accidents.
I wake up so many times during the night being disturbed by my CPAP. I seem to be more tired in the morning when I use it than when I don't use it. I've been told that I do stop breathing many times during the night. It is so frustrating that when I do what I am supposed to do by using the CPAP I get worse sleep. I could sleep even more hours with my CPAP and feel less rested than if I had less sleep without it. 🤷♀️
If you suspect you may have sleep apnea and have a Fitbit, you can monitor your sleep patterns to determine if you are not going into REM during the night. If your REM is not present or very low, then you are in danger of the symptoms of sleep apnea. Another problem if you don't sleep well and wake up with blocked passages, you may be experiencing allergy symptoms and that can also affect REM sleep. I have sleep apnea but have difficulty with the mask. Was able to get the machine via Medicare and the accessories. When I was able to use the machine and mask, did sleep better. Also, installed an air purifier in my house. One that is an active system, not passive. The one I bought is the CIMR 2000 which is one that will treat the air in a home up to 2000 square feet. The technology entails taking the oxygen and hydrogen molecules from the ambient air, pulling it though a cell with a specific lining with a light spectrum set at a specific level. The oxygen and hydrogen molecules are broken down and reassembled into a dry, hydrogen peroxide molecule with a positive and negative charge. The molecules seek out all airborne and surface pathogens anywhere air can access, mold and mildew (inactivates but does not remove the dead mold and mildew shells), and pet dander, immediately attaching to each one and rendering them harmless and then they destruct. The molecules then return to their natural state. This technology has been used by the military and the only one approved by the military. If anyone is interested, you can go the www.CIMRtech.com and read up on the systems for yourself. They do work very well, and they do not have to have filters changed every month or year, take out of the box, use the appropriate plug, plug in, turn on, use the appropriate settings, and let the unit run 24/7 until it needs minor cleaning that one can perform on their own. Recommend checking the link out and determining for yourself if you want to investigate the technology further.
@@merlenealt4233 The price is $1,485 plus tax and shipping. The unit does cost more than most but is well worth the investment. Very low maintenance as noted in my post, very effective, and it does everything claimed. Another feature not mentioned is a more relaxed and easy feeling. I loaned my 500 and mobile unit to couple of individuals and both voluntarily told me how much better they felt, more relaxed, and less stressful. The website doesn't mention this, but it is another benefit. Hope this helps and that you call and order a unit. It is well worth the investment. Ask any question you may have about the technology and be sure to get everything clarified if you call. The people who own and represent the product are good, honest people. Good luck and thank you for asking.
It was discovered that I had sleep apnea when I spent two nights in the hospital after a TAVR procedure. My oxygen level would drop to 82! I then had a sleep study done and learned I have severe sleep apnea....30 apneas per hour. It has been over six months now since my cardiologist has tried to get me a CPAP machine. Impossible to do. I have now developed AFib and am on 2 meds to keep my blood pressure under control. I sleep as little as two hours per night.....absolutely no energy....learned that inflammation of the back of the throat adds to my issues so I have stopped all dairy products and sugar, which causes inflammation. I have also ordered the tongue device, which I should be getting within the next week. I am now looking into mouth exercises for sleep apnea. This is an awful ordeal to go thru. I am the first sleep apnea patient in my cardiologist's office and I honestly do not they are taking it as seriously as I am.
As far as I know there are other 2 options to tackle sleep apnea. First, a surgery on the back of your mouth in which, among other things, they cut the uvula. Second, a surgery in which they push the jaw forward. In both cases, the goal is to increase the airway
I’ve had sleep apnea for almost 25 years but I was tested to use a CPSP and was not eligible due to awaking with severe sinus headaches! I’ve never used anything for my apnea. I sleep on my side as it helps.
Three things: 1) I was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (via a home monitoring device) 2) I don't sleep on my back, I sleep on my side 3) I can't sleep with a CPAP. It keeps me wide awake all night (I am assuming that I am getting more oxygen, thus breathing better and staying awake?)
Here's a breakdown of the situation you described: Sleep Apnea: When someone has sleep apnea, their airway becomes blocked during sleep, interrupting their breathing. This forces them to breathe through their mouth. Mouth Breathing: Constant mouth breathing dries out the nasal passages. This dryness makes the nose more susceptible to irritation and infection. Nitric Oxide: The nose naturally produces nitric oxide, a gas that helps keep blood vessels open and fights bacteria. Reduced nasal breathing due to sleep apnea decreases nitric oxide production. Streptococcus Infection: The combination of dry nasal passages and reduced nitric oxide creates a perfect environment for bacteria like Streptococcus to grow, leading to an infection. Symptoms: This infection can cause symptoms like: Redness and irritation at the tip of the nose Dryness and cracking A foul smell Treatment: Here are some treatment options: Treating Sleep Apnea: Addressing the underlying sleep apnea is crucial. This could involve using a CPAP machine, oral appliances, or surgery. Moisturizing the Nose: Using a saline nasal spray can help moisten the nasal passages and reduce irritation. Antibiotics: In some cases, topical antibiotics might be needed to clear an existing infection. Reducing Stigma: It's important to address the point you made about shame. There's no shame in experiencing symptoms related to sleep apnea. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can significantly improve quality of life. Here's what you can do to help raise awareness: Talk openly about sleep apnea and its symptoms. Encourage people to get screened for sleep apnea if they suspect they might have it. Let others know that treatment options are available. By openly discussing sleep apnea and its associated issues, we can help people get the treatment they need and improve their overall well-being.
When I was 60 I was in a pretty bad motorcycle accident. Luckily my body was able to make it through it. Also I have had 4 heart attacks. This was 13 years ago. I’m now, we’ll next Saturday l will be 72 Aug. 5 2023. Back in 201 I had my motorcycle accident I literally died. The crash put me through a 6x16 guardrails post. Then broke everything from my hips up. I was very luck. The only thing that it didn’t break was my spine and neck. Everything else just snapped several times each….. ………………………………… While I was in the hospital they did a sleep test on me. I came home to a C-Pap machine. Thank you Niki. I had no idea what Sleep apnea was but I had it …… When I talked to my doctor about it I had it back when I was in my teens. To this day I’ve have had 5 heart attacks and Two strokes. No disabilities. My arm’s legs. Nothing!! I still work and do plumbing services. ❤
This is a very helpful "mini-class" on what sleep apnea is, how serious it is, and what we can do if we have it. My girlfriend said I wasn't breathing much at night; being knowledgeable she said I should have a sleep study. I've been diagnosed with this after my sleep tests at the hospital lab. I will have my lab follow up visit with the doctor in 4 days -- about getting my CPAP machine & learning how insurance can cover it. Good video!
People just don't take this seriously enough. My father was found on February 3, 2009, unconscious and blue. We knew and he knew that he had sleep apnea but he did not take it seriously and did not wear a mask. He would snore SO DANG LOUD. You'd often here him from the other end of the house. Now, I have sleep apnea myself, but my state does not care about poor people and I can't get on medicaid and I can't pay for a test or a machine, but thank goodness I've had family members who can pass along an old one for me.
I'm lucky that I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea when it was extremely mild and have been using a CPAP with near 100% compliance since then. The threshold for diagnosis is 5 on the AHI, and my sleep study came back with a 5.1 (about 6 years ago). I probably prevented a ton of damage by starting CPAP so early.
I was diagnosed with a 23...last night I had .4 eph. Cpap is a life saver. My father died in his sleep in the same position he always slept in...I don't want my kids to find me like that.
@@wendyhdzmiller8700 It’s very uncommon to die in your sleep from sleep apnea although wouldn’t that be the best way to die?😅Honestly Id rather die in my sleep than from anything else.
Headaches, Fibromyalgia diagnosis and pain. Just diagnosed with OSA. Family history of heart failure. Just did study 41 times I stop breathing per hour. This explains alot, thanks for this information it helps ease the worry. JG aka sleepless in simi valley.
If you have this just sleep on your side. Also get fit. Central sleep apnea is a learned mechanism ie brain learns not to breathe because of blockage. This can be unlearned.
I've experienced these symptoms since childhood, likely related to congenital motor and sensory neuropathy. I was always skinny up until my 40s. I wasn't diagnosed until about age 45, with about 49 an hour. I reduced weight 50 lbs and things improved a little bit - noticeable but inconsequential. CPAP does not work when you have reduced pulmonary function. I used to have great lungs, over a gallon capacity and strong. Now less than 25% capacity and far weaker, maybe 20% strength, and partially collapsed lung. BiPAP likewise did not work at all. I can not sleep at all with masks and straps and pressures and noise and machine trying to force more air, more frequently than I can possibly breathe even when awake, even on lowest setting. Also, nose masks are useless. Air just blows in nose and out mouth. Severely irritated sinuses giving 2 weeks of severe pain and distress after just 2-3 hours BiPAP use. Same with full face mask and chin strap. Air just blows out lips and out mask vent holes and probably mask edge too. Air even kept inflating my esophagus and stomach. Absolutely worthless technology. I was worse off with PAP than on my own. And you might even get lung cancer thanks to Capitalism's obsession with profit over life, wherein cheap construction and carcinogenic materials are used to generate more profit. See the Phillips class action lawsuit. Who knows how many other brands bought silence and lobbyists? You can not trust any corporation. The economic system requires greed, and corruption over the valuation of life. I'm not going to have electronics implanted that mess with my tongue muscles when awake, eating, swallowing, causing a choking hazard. I'm not going to mess up my jaw. I'm not going to have some chunky device in my mouth pulling my tongue out. What works for me: Weight loss, side sleep, head position (for me, slightly elevated on pillow, approximately neutral or slightly higher, slightly tucked forward, though this may vary for others), comfortable body position. And sleep just 3-4 hours at a time, stay up, oxygenate a few hours, and finish the rest, in what I call a bifurcated sleep cycle. There are drawbacks of scheduling as well as daytime cognition, but far less than those of any other approach. If I die in my sleep, so be it. If my body really doesn't want to be here then there's no point being here. I'd like to stay, and I'd like to increase quality of life. Technology very rarely gives quality of life, only corporate profit. That is my lived experience with a lifetime of severe chronic untreatable disability. As for heart rate and blood pressure, I am totally fine, usually 120-130/70-80 amd 50-70 pulse with 96-98% O2 during the day. Meditation offsets some of those elevated dips. Very cheap, effortless, zero technology treatments: lose weight, body and head position, meditation, acceptance. Despite severe disability, I've outlived so many otherwise healthy people. Maybe I am doing something right.
I'm 45 & use CPAP. Our parents & grandparents didn't go through half the bs we go through today. We're probably the sickest damn generation 🙄. Hope you are doing well.
I just got my sleep results and in 4 hours of sleep I stopped breathing 82 times; my oxygen levels also went from 87% to 16%. Picking up a cpap machine this friday thank the lord
Been using a CPAP for 14 years. It is a game changer for me. I tried surgery, I tried losing weight. It does take some time to get comfortable with it. I tried various masks, and I talked to lots of people to get advice on how to make it work. Now, i actually like using it. The air that I breath is cleaner and cooler. Snoring has stopped. I wake up with energy.
Age 63 - diagnosed with Severe OSA a year ago (65 AHI). Have been on CPAP therapy since. I now know what property sleep feels like and feel very well. I use the very minimal Resmed P10 mask that nasal only.
Now I understand what my CPAP is doing. For some reason I can't get most doctors to go into technicality and it's frustrating. So next step, how do we convince the manufacturers to give end users access to their own raw data. Those summary numbers that my app outputs are nothing more than "feel-good" numbers. See numbers that change slightly over time? Then it must be doing something. There are those of us competent enough to digest raw data. Blocking us from it is just not right.
I’ve just been diagnosed with osa with a score of 28. I was wondering how the cpap machine helps, this video explained to me how it helps that it pushes the tongue away so air can enter. Thanks for this informative video.
I almost certainly had OSA when I was athletic, frequently cycling 30-100 miles, and chronically underweight. When I was 35 my muscles got stronger than my brain and I carried an engine block into a machine shop. Mashed the L5S1 disk, of course, and changed my life but did not noticeably affect my snoring or sleepiness during the day.
Don't discount the effect of orthodontic treatment that often times diminishes the the airway. Many times, the endpoint of orthodontics is straight teeth. The fastest way to accomplish alignment is to extract teeth and decrease the arch form. The ideal thing is to expand the arch, but this add lots of time to the Ortho treatment
I am one point away from being severe sleep apnea and I have been using a CPAP for 7 years and it has made a huge difference. This is a great very informative video and well put together. I had a grandfather who died in 1960 in his sleep when I was a little boy, no doubt sleep apnea and they didn't know what that was back then. BTW look up the cause of Carrie Fisher’s death. The coroner’s report listed sleep apnea as the primary cause of death.
Thank you for sharing this information with us, I've been diagnosed as having chronic sleep apnea for over 5 years now and everything you said about the symptoms are 100 percent facts from being tired all day to not ever having the feeling of a good night's sleep, I've had that c-pap machine delivered to me from a sleep study institute only to feel like I'm Frankenstein's monster with that thing pushing gallons of air into my mouth and nose while only trying to sleep, it is very uncomfortable and I have only wore it a couple of times in 5 years, anyway if you or anyone else out there has this monstrous problem, please share your thoughts or comments on trying to solve this problem. Thank you again for sharing your time and help for those of us who suffer day and night from this problem amen 🙏
Well, I can say that my CPAP *seemed* to be like that when I started. It was most uncomfortable. But I had to push through it. This is not something you put on one night and all is good. I had to build up slowly and it was probably about a month later where I was wearing it all night. Now, some four? years later I cannot sleep without it. I tried to on two occasions when travelling and I was miserable the next day after physically knowing that I had woken many times during the night. I dread the thought of a prolonged power failure. So if you are still not using it I suggest you give it a serious shot. Just a few hours each night and more as you progress. It could be that you need a different style. Mine is a nose pillow only, with air hose attachment at the top of my head (I’m a side sleeper).
I know this is an old video but I just took an at home sleep test and my low was 69% with an average around 85%. I'm 34 and have never been tested and have had horrible sleep since I can remember. Recently with my anemia and the sleep apnea I have been caught falling asleep at work. I have a sleep study in the hospital next week and hopefully my insurance will cover a CPAP because I'm sick of being tired all day. Thank you for all of the information of what is to come.
I have seen there is a strong link between GERD and OSA. I started having problems with OSA after struggling with GERD for a long time. I would always wake up with a sore throat. I think GERD damaged the airway and caused OSA. What are your thoughts?
This is an association only. Both are caused by high insulin and the dietary sugar (fructose/sucrose). OSA is basically "fatty tongue", which has the same underlying pathology as fatty liver, fatty pancreas and so on.
I bought 3 inch bed risers on Amazon. You put them on the legs at the head of the bed. Has made a huge difference in my GERD. I hardly need tablets now. Also made dietary changes- food, timing.
Go to www.medcram.com/courses/sleep-apnea-explained-clearly
for the full course on obstructive sleep apnea
Can't psychiatric prescriptions cause sleep apnea, how do you reverse that?
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Sir, from your understanding, how best can we understand if sleep apnea can be co related with Periodontal tissues. Please explain.
QUESTION I'm a side sleeper only and every once in a while I'll wake up startled a gasp for breath and seems always during a weird dream. Can side sleeper get sleep apnea ???
Excess death on sleep apnea. When did Phenomenom begin to be measured?
I’m 51 years old,been on CPAP for 6 months.The best thing I’ve ever done to help my sleep apnea.I feel better now than I did when I was 25.I wake up feeling great,no headaches.
I’m a 53yr old woman and I’ve recently been diagnosed with severe sleep apnea (112 per hr), and just received myCPAP/APAP machine and I absolutely hate it!!! I’m obese, my BMI is 34.7 and should be 25 I blame this condition on my weight. I’m on a mission to take off this weight and praying that it rectifies this health problem. This has been a huge wake up call for me, other than extreme fatigue and excess snoring, my blood pressure has been fine and had no clue I was at this point. Wish me luck 🙏🏼
I'm with you Ruby, I hate my machine as well...I love that I am not AS sleepy, but due to sinus issues, small airway and sinuses and TMJ issues, plate in my neck AND a deviated septum, LOL, I just can't use it all night. I WISH I could. I finally found a mask that stays on my head and face without squishing up my nose into my eyeballs or sliding around on my hair BUT, I use a vicks inhaler everytime I wake up or roll over to clear my nose, and use natural nasal spray before bed for moisture - but as much as I'd like to use it all the time, I need to get serious about my weight as you are doing. I was meant to read this today!! I'm older than you but about the same w BMI, etc. I stop breathing every 30 seconds so I have to use it but I have always had jaw issues - I've tried to talk to a doc about the dental device but the only guy anywhere close to me wants 2K for it and I'm allergic to acrylic so I need to get serious and keep looking for someone even out of state to help me on that side of things AND I have to just get this stupid weight off. I was going thru some family stuff as my mom got diagnosed w Alzheimers 3 yrs ago and it's gotten really emotionally hard and I eat when I'm stressed, or unhappy and I've been lazy about it and crutching on the cpap. Anyway, thanks for posting this - waaaayyyyy TMI for you I'm sure LOL. I need a better night guard anyway as I'm clamping my jaws down the deeper I sleep and dream more LOL - if it ain't one thing it's another right? God bless, I'll pray for improvements in your health journey
I am like you I am suffering the same condition and I hate the CPAP machine ,do you feel the air going through your nose?
But...but..obese is beautiful, isn't it? Surely you're just fat-shaming yourself, which is a sure sign of white supremacy! I'm afraid you've been radicalized by social media.
Good luck with losing weight, Ruby. I’ve been on CPAP for 12 years (I’m skinny by the way, and will probably be using it for the rest of my life). You do get used to using this device- and it’s certainly worth it, because it can greatly improve one’s quality of life. But we need to embrace the machine and accept that we need it for now, rather than focusing on the fact we’d rather not have to use it. One thing to note is that we often feel less hungry when we aren’t tired. So the machine should make it easier for you to lose weight. All the best, Pete.
Excellent video. It explained things very clearly. Thank you!
My dad died in his sleep in 2010. He had sleep apnea. Now I have sleep apnea. This video helps me understand exactly what it is and treatment options. Thank you 🙏
I am sorry brother for your Dad....I am glad you are getting treated.
I copy you on your last sentence. Thanks.
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For years people almost made fun od sleep apnia, snoring and the partner pushes you over etc...
But its definitely a true worry ,my sleep apnia is severe ,and im trying to loose weight to try help it ,a skinny body is no guarantee of stopping it ,but being thin far outweighs being over weight ....
No One Just Dies In Their Sleep....... The two most huge problem with that is #1 The people who got that false nonsense started that a lot of people die in their sleep when in all reality to die is NOT that easy as they think,, #2 That those who say people just die in their sleep ONLY goes by the Nonsense People described in #1 ..... It doesn't matter what one thinks Because I Am Here To Tell You That When Your Heart Stops It Causes Your Breath To End And That Causes Extreme Panic Because You Can't Breath So Therefore You Wake Up To Your Not Being Able To Breath And Go Through Suffering of That Until It Takes You To Death...... I Have Know The Facts Well Before I Have Been In That Position Myself........... So those who think you just fall into a peaceful sleep are Just People Who Don't Know What They Are Talking About !!!!!!!!
22 years on CPAP and I'm pretty sure it saved my life. I was a mess. Slept all the time but felt awful. Has acid reflux at night due to my chest heaving to get air. Morning headaches. My first night with CPAP I dreamed in color, woke up like I had never felt in years. I score 95-100 points every night with really low events/hr. These newer CPAPs are fantastic.
I’m afraid I have this condition, OSA. Thanks for your motivating inputs regarding CPAP machines. I’m contacting my healthcare provider tomorrow for appointment to discuss about apnea.
Wow, after so many years struggling with sleep, i disregarded sleep apnea as a cause. Now reading your comment i relate sooo much. Do you mind sharing some more of the recurrent problems before cpap? I'm trying to fix myself asap.
@pabloloco7174 Sleeping on the left side, the food and such stays in the stomach. It is sleeping on the right side, that brings it back up with acid reflux. That is why it is a good idea to sleep three hours after eating a meal. The body needs to re-position when sleeping anyway to get circulation all around. Staying in one position for a long period is not good, as that causes many problems.
Wake up more refreshing since i got mu cpap. Age 37
22 years? No surgery for this?
My CPAP is my best friend. Took an entire month till we worked together well. Watched videos on my specific machine to learn how to adjust heat, humidity, build up of airflow and resistance to breathing against the pressure. I practiced while watching TV. I did have periods of feeling suffocation/claustrophobia. I had to calm my breathing to restart. A lot of it was mental. You have to decide you don't want to die.
I stopped drying I was drowning or suffocating
It's all about the settings. Do you know how to change all of the settings? Did you do an overnight study with your machine. That's what to do if you can't figure it out. If you don't get enough oxygen at night your red blood cells will increase. It's no joke. Takes some effort.
“You have to decide you don’t want to die,” thank you for that. 🙏🏻
I love my sleep apnea machine.
I have Sleep Apnea. I found out after my Colonoscopy. The doctor said I stopped breathing several times during my procedure. I got a CPAP and it way LIFE CHANGING!
Thank God!
I was diagnosed at 35, female, no health problems, no weight problems. The doctor was surprised when I asked for the sleep study. Luckily I knew what it was and it was caught early before it caused serious health issues.
So what was the treatment for you?
Thank you, this might save my life. I was told only overwight people get this.
I just received the same news at age 37. 6’1 235 lbs of muscle, have trouble breathing out left nostril, but kept having “seizure” type events in my sleep, turns out I was diagnosed with moderate apnea. Cpap club!
The findings are usually at the airways at the throat entry to the lungs, that went "collapsed" upon body went into sleep mode.
CPAP helps to open up the airways while the body breathes during sleep; without the CPAP, there will be chokes and the body wake up.
Before using CPAP, my index was 40 episodes an hour.
32 here severe sleep apnea history of heart palpitations and a irregular heartbeat im overweight but not much els besides high blood pressure (controlled with meds and diet now) had no clue about sleep apnea or what it was maybe i could have avoided my heart issues i have now if i would of known much more everyone should go get tested! it can damage many things including your brain
I only got a sleep test because of my wife complaining about my snoring. The very first time I used it, I noticed a difference in my mental state. I had no idea I wasn’t sleeping well! I no longer have mid-afternoon crashes, which is huge.
I've had obstructive sleep apnea since 2016 but it took some time to diagnose. I shared a cabin once with a friend and noticed irregular breathing from where she was sleeping, so stood there listening and I knew something was horribly wrong. Told her to get help from her doctor and the following year she thanked me for saving her life. It turns out she had been walking around with severe OSA and had no idea until I pointed out her breathing pattern and urged her to seek medical attention for it. She's doing much better now.
I have to have a CPAP.
Recently had ablation for AFIB. My Dr insisted I get a sleep study done.
I have moderate-severe OSA! It is the cause of my AFIB! It is the cause of my weight gain! It is why my BP is so high! Thank God for my Dr who steered me in this direction. Maybe if I get better sleep 😴 I won’t be as emotionally unstable. I’m ready to give it a try and I’m very hopeful! I haven’t felt hopeful for a long time.
I would fall asleep at red lights and roll into the person in front of me not realizing it. I thought it was them rolling back into me. I was also getting dizzy spells while standing so I had my heart checked out ok. Then I did a sleep study and found out I was having micro sleeps. I got a cpap and lost 15lbs. Completely changed my life, sleep better, more awake then ever and my blood pressure dropped to normal level. I recommend getting checked out.
Yeah dude it gives me dizzy spells
I am the youngest of 7, and I am ancient at 60 years old, lol. Several of my siblings and I went on a vacation and I shared a room with an older sister (who in a previous life was a respiratory therapist). She kindly barked my name to get me to wake up, she was startled and was getting ready to do a precordial thump on my chest! I learned the next day that 5 of my siblings suffer from moderate to severe sleep apnea and all use CPAP machines. I will be getting this addressed in the coming days. Thank you, this video was extremely well done and incredibly helpful!
I don’t think I’ve ever had such an emotional reaction to such a straight forward informative video as I did with this. I was diagnosed at 36 and I’m now 40. The difference from morning one after first use of the cpap machine was transformative. I was about to have the energy I use to have and managed to start turning my health around again in a serious way. This apnea is no joke. I was teaching parenting classes at the time and shared my story as part of the taking care of yourself to be able to handle parenting better part of the classes I did. I think I helped a good amount of people get checked and diagnosed. It was going great until my mental health started going south for a smattering of reasons in the middle of the pandemic. I sometimes don’t make it to my cpap in time before the apnea gets me. Sometimes I wake up with the mask my hand never having put it in when I got to it. Along with physical health and using the cpap it seems to me that mental health is just as important of a factor. Each of these factors need to be in place to properly fight against the apnea. If one fails it seems to have a compounding effect and causes the other factors to crumble as well. Thank you for this video
Thank you for sharing your story. There are many like this. Some aren’t even aware as they’ve written it off to “getting older”
@@Medcram IMHO, there's too much emphasis on these machines at the expense of those of us that can't use them for one reason or another. I'd love to be able to just sleep plugged into one of these things and to wake up rested, but it didn't work for me and won't ever work for me. Expecting patients to know about other options when the doctors are asleep at the wheel is rather ridiculous. A simple massage table probably would have solved the problem more reliably than the machine anyways, and for less money.
I've trained myself to sleep on my side with my head tilted back. Works very, very well.
Both of my parents had untreated obstructive sleep apnea and died early in the morning. I now have OSA as well and recently started on CPAP and cannot believe how much better I feel. I was going through the days exhausted and thought it was just because of aging but I now have energy to spare. As an unexpected positive side effect my acid reflux has also greatly improved which proves to me that GERD and OSA are related. If you even think you might have OSA then get tested and on CPAP if you do as it is a life changer.
I also have sleep apnea and digestive issues, thank you!
Do you have any pain in muscles before all my father's side have sleep apnea CFS or fybromyalgia having my test next week
@@Truerealism747 No, muscular pain was never an issue.
Thank you! I learned so much in just 15 minutes. I am an RN working in a Med/Surg Trauma Unit.
About 12 years ago I started to notice that I was a little tired during the day. The tired increased until I would sleep my entire weekends away. I thought that I may have chronic fatigue syndrome.
Eight years ago I had a heart attack. Lately, I noticed that I have been getting tired during the off and my blood pressure has been out of control. My doctor asked if I snore and sent my to be checked for sleep apnea. Was just tested positive and look forward to having this treated so I can have more energy, better health,and going for long walks and losing weight. I'm 65 and just started my semi retirement. Thank for the information.
You're welcome!
Great apnea overview. Thanks. I'm on a machine and it has improved my sleep quality considerably. I pressed for this approach since my Dad died in his sleep and he was a very loud snorer with long pauses in his night breathing.
6:34 yes! 100 % true. I work in a hospital and most of our Code Blues happen between 0300 and 0500h.
I was recently talking to my co workers about it. Again, I studied that our heart is greatly affected by the Circadian rhythm. So for people with heart disease, then adding a disorder such as OSA and you have the perfect combination for high mortality risk.
I was a very loud snorer and my GP suspected sleep apnea, he had me go to a sleep clinic. I turned out that my problem was in my nose, due to a deviated septum.
I had surgery to correct the septum, my post surgery recovery took about ten days, the first week of which was very sore and painful. After that it was a massive improvement, I slept better and did not get so tired in the day.
I'm in same position - sleep apnea, have an over bite so recessed jaw which easily blocks my airway. But I have a deviated septum after a repaired broken nose when I was young and can only breathe through one side. In winter get numerous infections and totally block my nose so have to use nasal decongestants - get really panicky at night.
I'm awaiting an operation next year to clear my nose - can't wait!
No where in this video does it talk about keeping your head elevated. I have a mild case of sleep apnea and the best way I know is to sleep on your side and elevate your head with 2 pillows. I find when I sleep on my back, that is when I stop breathing.
Glad that worked for you. I had trained myself to sleep on my sides several years ago. Did nothing for my snoring. Sleep study diagnosed sleep apnea, and currently feeling SO much better on CPaP (with nasal pillow mask).
I still have apnea with head elevation. Use CPAP and it measures how often l stop breathing. Several different pillows did not resolve it.
Exactly, I get wake up abruptly with a voice like end of snoring while I sleep on my back. No issues with side way sleeping.
My life was transformed several years ago when I was treated for sleep apnea. In my case, I had Severe Central Sleep Apnea (60+ an hour), with some Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Treating with a CPAP worked great for me, now I'm down to around 2 apneas an hour, and I actually feel rested when I wake up!
Do you still have to use your device?
@@peybak if I want to sleep well, yes! I've tried napping without it and it's not a good experience. The CPAP device is extremely effective for me
I feel years younger since I began using a CPAP machine. Less tired, more alert, thinking more clearly. Wish I hadn’t been in denial for years.
Yes. Good for you. I'm the same way.
@@peybak yes. Even for naps. I apparently need to breathe once in a while.
Physician education is important. I had undiagnosed sleep apnea that was impacting my memory to the point where I couldn’t function at work. I saw my Kaiser doc several times on this issue and even brought my husband to also say what he was seeing with me. The doc ran through the same questions to see if I had beginnings of dementia/Alzheimer’s. I had to count backwards from 100 by 7’s etc. When I passed the test he pronounced I had no memory problems at all. He diagnosed me with stress. I lost the job due to my inability to track info and my memory function. I found another job. Got new health insurance. I went to a UC Davis doc. That doc sent me to neurologist. In his exam, he asked one simple critical question, “Do you feel rested when you wake up?” I said, “never.” That got the ball rolling for sleep study. Yeah- sure enough, severe sleep apnea. CPAP has made such a huge improvement in my daily living. I wish my Kaiser doc had asked that simple question and was educated on different presentations of sleep deprivation. You can’t lay down new memories if you’re not sleeping.
Same could be said for Lyme. Physician education and asking a few simple questions to connect the dots…
This is what motivates me! Thank you!
Kaiser says it all.
I haven't seen memory issues mentioned much in my readings. Thx for mentioning! I was struggling with my memory at work. Could not remember conversations or even having had a meeting! Scary. Initially chalked it up to stressful project and age or early dementia like my dad. Just got laid off and I think this issue contributed. Recently diagnosed with severe OSA and starting CPAP. Feeling better already!
100% Physician education is key.
I wanted to note that sometimes the at home sleep test misses mild sleep apnea, so it's good to get a lab test too if the the at home test is negative. My at home test was negative and my lab test was positive. Now I have a dental device and am doing so much better :)
I had an at home test back in March but I too was skeptical. Anyway it did detect moderate to severe OSA and since starting CPAP it's been life changing. And I'm a fit guy, not too overweight and don't even have a thick neck, don't snore and so I didn't think it was possible. But I can't argue with the impact of CPAP as well as cutting back on alcohol which had made OSA way worse for me.
What type of dental device?
@@bobettel1243 I have the one that shifts the lower jaw forward.
You are right. We go into this aspect in the course. A home sleep test can never rule out sleep apnea because it is not sensitive enough. Only a full PSG can do that. Home tests are good for ruling in and are much less expensive.
@@andy5478-MTB , I hope you can reduce your drinking if you know it effects your sleep. For me alcohol react with my blood pressure medication .
I was diagnosed with sleep apnea when I was in my twenties, 20 years ago, in a lab. I received a CPAP machine, started getting restful sleep, and lost 20lbs as a result because I wasn't exhausted anymore. Then I moved to a different state, and it has been a real struggle to convince my new doctors that I had sleep apnea. Home tests didn't show that I had it, so I insisted on sleep lab studies. The sleep lab studies showed mild sleep apnea, that was borderline normal. But I know the difference in my health in sleeping with a CPAP machine and without, so I kept insisting that I needed a CPAP. I recently learned that a friend of mine was diagnosed with an Uppper Airway Resistance Syndrome in California, and started looking into it. From what she told me, this syndrome is harder to diagnose because it doesn't show up as constant sleep-wake up cycle, rather the brain doesn't allow the body to fall into deep sleep because the patient's throat is so narrow. I suspect that I might have this, because I notice that without my CPAP my sleep is not deep. It's such a light "surface" sleep, I remain aware of my surroundings. I wish more attention was paid to patients like me, women who are not overweight, and who don't manifest as "classic" sleep apnea patients. Interestingly enough, I didn't seem to get much push back from my insurance company. It's the doctor's offices and their sleep technicians who fight, argue, and gaslight like their life depends on it. I am disturbed by the fact that without my vigorous and aggressive insistence, I would not get the care that I need.
So sorry the doctor does not want to help. I hope you can find a sleep doctor who is willing and wants to help you.😊
I found your comment very interesting because: I have Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, and sleep apnea, and have similar problems as you do. I was diagnosed in Jan. 2010 with sleep apnea (both obstructive and central) in a sleep lab. My sats dropped to the 70's. I was on BiPap for over 8 years. When I went on Medicare, they decided they weren't going to pay for it. After a year and a half of going back and forth with them I had another sleep study. It was a poorly conducted study, starting with the tech telling me not to bring my mask to the study they 'had all kinds of masks there to use'. Well she didn't have a mask that fit me. Poor study, non conclusive results and Medicare said 'you have mild sleep apnea, you don't need BiPap'. 😡 My equipment had to be turned in, my pulmonary doc said I didn't need to follow up with him anymore, he wouldn't give me a Rx to purchase the equipment on my own out of my own pocket, and I was turned loose. While under his care he would often tell me I would always need BiPap because I have a short neck and a wide tongue. Here I am 4 years later having sats that drop into the high 70's to low 80's while I sleep (now confirming to me I still have a problem/per my watch app), terrible sleep cycles, etc. I don't have the sleep-awake cycles either. I now have high blood pressure as well as other health issues that have developed in the last 4 years. My cardiologist says to see a new pulmonary doc and I am making an appointment!
@@PanamaRose , I am so sorry you have to go through this...if this is any help, I went to about 5 doctors before finding an ENT practice that has a dedicated sleep disorders division. It's sickening that the reason I "succeded" was because I was young and had the energy to fight the system, while people who need help the most often don't have the energy to be relentless and insist on better care. Mind you, I wasn't mean, I wasn't yelling, but I kept asking them-I am not thinner now then when I was 25. I am not more fit. The "crowded" tissue inside my throat didn't go anywhere. How did my sleep apnea go away? What, the insurance guidelines have changed? And you were one of the doctors on that advisory panel? Whadda ya know! And now, I need help. What are we going to do here?
And yes, every time different ENTs would look down my throat, they would comment that it was "crowded". Good luck to you, I hope you find a doctor who will help!
Just out of curiosity, but what state did you live in previously and which state did you move to?
@@barbatos5303 Massachusetts then New York
I'm a bit overweight but a muscular, very active and physically fit 60 year old with perfect metabolic and lipid panels, however I didn't feel great. Much to my surprise I was diagnosed with OSA earlier this year and my OSA was made much worse when I consumed alcohol. Since starting CPAP in April and dramatically cutting back on alcohol it has been life changing. I feel way better, sleeping way better, blood pressure is perfect now and my heart rate is low and beats very quietly. I love my CPAP... is that a bad thing to love a machine? :)
Don't think of it as loving the machine... Think of it as loving to breathe..
I love mine too - at moment my nose is bunged up and getting a bit panicky as more difficult to breathe - but ten times better using it than not
Yes, depend on the body and not machines This means no alcohol which is poison to our brains neurones, vision as retina is brain bulging in eye balls , liver cells. Ideal body weight is height minus100. Good luck,difficult time to change addictions.
To do is not to know. Thanks for asking.
@@dr.samierasadoonalhassani2669 what are the units of height minus 100?
You can love the machine that helps you to feel great.
Diagnosed with severe central sleep apnea with 65+ issues/hour. Had an mri to rule out issues in my brain and wore heart monitor to discover the reason my heart was skipping a beat. I’m on a bi-pap st machine and I’m convinced it saved my life. Nothing showed up on the mri and my heart issues were because of untreated sleep apnea. When I read others say how much they hate their machines just makes me sad. I am finally getting back on top of my health and would not be if I didn’t have this machine.
Hey man can u plz help me i need to talk to you plz 😢
Thank you for this! I’m 61, 155, 6’1 and was waking up with massive “hangover” headaches and waking up gasping, not breathing. Been on cpap for two years. It’s been a difficult journey but getting better. I tried all the mask designs and settled on a full mask, swapped to a longer hose so I wasn’t yanking the machine and adjusted the humidity and pressure until I was naturally breathing in and out with the assist.
There Dental only alternatives to CPAP. Devices that need to be prescibed by Dentists. Not the internet.
I feel much better , no more AM lousy feeling " hangover " headaches or waking up gasping on aftn naps - this alone makes C PAP worthwhile . Like you I'm 152 lbs at 5'9" [ age 77 ] . Filed for VA service connected disability for COPD & scarred lungs [ never smoked ] . If a Veterans Affairs examiner didn't order a sleep study I never would have guessed obstructive sleep apnea .
Learning to park my tongue on the roof of my mouth stopped the sleep apnea and help deter the TMJ pain.
The trick is making it stay there after falling asleep.
My OSA had been progressing over the last decade without me knowing. I was getting to the point that I couldn't sleep at all because I felt like I was suffocating. Then I started developing really bad panic attacks. After going through this for six months or so, I finally got on APAP and most of the problems went way. The valve issue they detected in my heart before I started treatment went away afterwards.
im so sorry that's how I'm feeling now. im glaad you're better
A friend of mine passed away years ago due to sleep apnea. It was so bad for him he could only sleep for a few minutes at a time and because of his exhaustion he would fall asleep during conversation or game play. I lost a friend because we couldn't afford to get him help 😔
If you or a love one is suffering from sleep apnea, don't let it kill you or the one you love. Take my word for it, you think they will be there tomorrow and then they are gone before you can say goodbye 😢
All he had to was sleep on his side and get fit and he would still be here. Unfortunate.
Im sorry for your loss
That's terrible! before today, I had never heard that this could actually kill you. I haven't really slept for years, but my doctor said I had to get a sleep study because we are unable to control my blood pressure with meds. 180/120. yep, a bad case. So I am grateful for my GP. bp already coming down, though I am still getting used to the machine. And I think I have lost about 5 pounds so far! It's just...I feel like the man in the iron mask!
@@Fearzero wow...
@@NotYourDud3 Ya if only people knew this information.
I’m a hospital based internist and I’ve been diagnosing OSA for the better part of my 18yr career - significant treatment protocols are impacted by poor sleep that result in acute on chronic cardiopulmonary disease states that is resistant to treatment or results in frequent readmissions, including resistant HTN, afib, allodynia/hyoeralgesia, resistant DM, Sz disorders and intractable migraines, resistant depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s and dementia, behavioral disturbances, and delirium. The list goes on and on, even in the acute setting and it’s critical to recognize. Also, respiratory mechanics impacted by musculoskeletal issues and constipation all result in reduced diaphragmatic excursion which is even more critical in patients with OSA.
As a healthcare system in the US, we are way behind in addressing these foundational aspects of health and disease. Let’s keep diagnosing and treating the body the way it deserves to be helped. Everyday.
what do you do if someone has claustrophobia? I've seen noncompliance because of panic attacks induced by old-school style CPAP/BIPAP masks, but the newer two pronged models are often expensive/not covered by insurance.
Respiratory mechanics impacted by musculoskeletal issues.... that's exactly what I think my situation is. But sleep doctors won't talk about my cervical spine issues. They just talk air pressure. Very frustrating.
Was diagnosed age 33. Normal/low bmi, female. Doctor was shocked I had it because I was not middle age, overweight, male. Everyone should get tested who wakes up unrested. I have had it my whole life. And I feel so much better with treatment.
Thanks for the information and clear explanation. Got a dental guard from my dentist (I grind my teeth a lot) and it greatly improved my sleep apnea as well!
A surgery last summer was postphoned for me due to need for a sleep study during pre-op clearance. Then getting CPAP equipment took over 50 days with that Phillips recall. I was upset about the postphoned surgery, but after learning more about sleep apnea, heart, post anesthesia, in recovery room and the thought of discharge to home without CPAP equipment was not recommended.
This is a subject that needs much more coverage in preemptive medical care!!!!
Resmed also has CPAP. The recall has been ongoing for awhile back.
I highly suggest you ask for Resmed
It is excellent no recall. Although in hospitals it seemed they use Phillips. Had CPAP since 2020
Agree 100%
OSA one of the biggest problems in America. Easy to treat and often missed. Ty for talking about this.
This is hands down one of the most informative videos I’ve seen on sleep apnea - have received fly been diagnosed and struggling badly with using the CPAP machine 7 weeks on and I’m yet to sleep through the night with the mask on - glad to see there are other treatments available
Hang in there Gloria and don't give up. I'm new to cpap and had trouble at first as well. What I found is finding the right mask is key to being able to stay asleep all night without your mask leaking and waking you up. The initial mask I started with was waking me up 2 or 3 times a night. Switched to a different mask, and it was a game changer. Leaks went away, the mask fit much better and was way more comfortable, and I can sleep all night now and wake up super rested.
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Losing weight really does help. My BMI is now 24 instead of 29. Completely eliminating alcohol too. That was a very difficult moment. It’s now well under control with just one episode at night occasionally.
I had sleep apnea near the end of my pregnancy, I was retaining a lot of fluid because of pre-eclampsia. Thankful it resolved after I gave birth
Thanks
Thank you so much!
Thank you for the help you give. May God continue to bless you and be a blessing to others
Very informative video Doc! My wife is Asthmatic and also has sleep apnea. I keep trying to get her to go for an evaluation but she continues to resist. You are so right about it affecting ones sleep and not only hers but mine as well. It's like a never ending cycle. Hope that you and your family are doing well.
Yes thank you!
I have asthma and OSA and like your wife I also resisted... for over 10 yrs. Something to look out for with asthma, a person can feel as though breathing is not effortless. Add a mask and pressurized air and exhaling can feel like a struggle. A BiPAP helped immensely in my comfort level, because my inhalation pressure could be set to 12 while my exhalation pressure was set at 4. Much easier!
But it wasn't the tiredness or forgetfulness that drove me to complete a sleep study (btw, I recommend taking the available sleeping pill, because the sensors all over your head, chest, finger and nose can be aggravating, leading to a failed sleep study). What made me do the in lab sleep study was needing to pee all the time, especially at night.
I learned from an acquaintance who had suffered from the same issue that her urinary frequency and urgency went away when she started using a CPAP at night.
I wasn't sure that would be the case for me, but when I started waking up 4 and 5 times a night, I figured I didn't have much to lose.
Imagine my shock when I only woke up once a night thereafter. Amd some nights I don't wake up at all. It's great!
Hopefully your wife will identify with some of my story, and will consider completing a sleep study and getting a CPAP or BiPAP. Good luck!
You should tell her that she could die from it if she doesn’t get checked. She’ll sleep a lot better too if she treated it.
Don’t give up. I was in denial too, but my wife stayed on me. Finally got it this week and I’m sleeping 6-8 straight through the night. Haven’t done this in years. Feel great and lifting more weight than ever at 50. Wish I had done this sooner. No telling how many years I’ve taken off my life by this health issue.
As a Respiratory Therapist I often see OSA patients misdiagnosed with asthma due to neck wheezes from a narrowed upper airway rather than lung wheezing aka bronchospasm. If you can hear the wheezing with the naked ear, chances are those wheezes are coming from the neck, rather than the lungs.
Thank you very much Dr. Roger Seheult, Your teaching is so clear and easy to understand.
I find myself holding my breath. I will breathe several breaths and then I hold it. I am trying to get myself to stop doing it, but it is harder than you might think. 😇
I definitely came here for a difference discussion. There has been some discussion about excess deaths showing up in the data since 2021 and no one seems to have a good explanation for why we're seeing this particular timing, across many Western countries, and across all age groups. I don't think we're seeing a pandemic of sleep apnea =) Anyway, excellent presentation on sleep apnea. Clear and concise as usual. Thank you!
They won't talk about the people who got vaxx & the link to that.
Nothing to do with the jibjab....
Used to love this channel.....seems to have been captured, like certain gov't medical institutions.
@@LA-ic2op he's not captured, he just doesn't want to make a contrarian claim until he has more evidence.
The problem is that they're suppressing the evidence, so I don't think he'll get there until it's too late.
He's on the path though. That's all we can ask for.
@@devonpettigen7779 hopefully not captured. There are many questions that should be being asked though, and very reputable studies that seem not to be discussed here. 🤷🏼♂️
I cant sleep with out my cpap. It was a miracle for me to get a good nights sleep.
I haven't slept on my back for years . After falling asleep I would let out a large snore or a gasp of breath which would wake me up . I have been sleeping on my left or right side with my knees slightly up and pulling the pillow under my neck to level my head , or sometimes lay on my front and these positions are working great for me . Sometimes I'll fall asleep in the chair, but my body position is nearly up straight which i don't have a problem with .
I had a critical illness and needed a trache for about 6-7 weeks. I was hospitalized for 55 days. A year later, the ICU/sleep dr wanted me to do a sleep study, but I am terrified of hospitals after that horrible experience. He wouldn’t agree to a home study. Then he said I didn’t have sleep apnea, I just hadn’t done enough for society. Not sure what that has to do with sleep, morning headaches, and my recovery from a critical illness. Ten years later, I did a home study, and it shows sleep apnea. I guess I’m lucky to still be here.
I record 100 to 200 apneas per 8 hours of sleep with my breathing monitor. These apneas are mostly in the range of 10-20 seconds in length. However, I once recorded a 1 minute no breathing event. I clearly recall me dreaming of swimming and playing with a whale. The whale loved playing with me and did not realize that I could not stay as long as he could under water, he accidently drown me and that is when I woke up. This is another way to discover if you have this disease. Think of your dreams. Sometimes I dream that I laugh so much that I can not breath, then I wake up. These are all sleep apnea related dreams. I can list many more. I just wanted to give the doc and people a heads up on this as another sign of sleep apnea. All of the best to you all and I hope you beat the disease.
I read this and you are right!
A lot more people should be posting their results with their dreams.
My dream I can’t remember but I do recall something happening like falling, fighting, hearing a loud noise in my room but their is nothing their when I open my eyes, and many more.
People on TH-cam please leave your story as well.
Scientists should be able to help all of us.
Also this happens to me only when I am sleeping on my back.
I was recently diagnosed after a sleep study at the VA Hospital.
They say that I have severe obstructive sleep apnea and I stopped breathing over 60 times per hour.
They say that I am a candidate for the Inspire implant device..
Praying that they'll expediate the process for the implant.
I also have an obstructed jawline.
Thank you for your videos
My story: I felt I was a good sleeper. No complaints. No snoring or other symptoms. I developed polycythemia (18.2 gram hemoglobin) with no known cause. My wife though she saw subtle breathing pauses but she wasn’t sure and had trouble counting the respiratory rate and pauses.
An at home sleep study showed an AHI score of 38 (severe).
Turns out I’ve got central sleep apnea.
Subtle symptoms.
Rats.
Are you getting a CPAP?
@@sl4983 I’ve been using a CPAP the past 6 weeks. My AHI has fluctuated. Usually 3.0 to 7 or 8 but maybe once a week I’ll get something in the 18 to 24 range. I don’t know if that acceptable. They’re seeing how I do but its possible I’ll switch to ASV or BPAP.
My husband has secondary polycythemia. His hemotologist thinks it’s from his sleep apnea. He’s been wearing a cpap for about 10 years now. His hemoglobin and hematocrits still will get high so he has to get a phlebotomy. He can tell when he needs one because he gets really tired and out of breath easily.
@@cleanqueen75 Maybe make sure his CPAP is as effective and efficient as possible. That is, make sure there’s no mask leak, that the setting are correct and that is AHI readings are within normal limits for his condition.
I’d probably revisit my sleep doctor at least once a year and have the system evaluated by an experienced sleep technologist once a year.
Dr Seheult...I woke at 5am last month with spasms up and down my legs from my calves to my hips, only way to describe them is they felt like labour contractions. For some reason I wasn’t too alarmed and carried on dozing till it was time to get up and do the school run. I felt rough and had a migraine like forehead headache but made it the 15 minutes walk to school well it took another 10 mins, my legs moved so slowly. I then had to walk home and it took 30 mins! They felt like parts of the muscles especially quads and glutes were empty....dead! I walked so slowly and had to tackle a very steep hill home 😔I almost called my partner (who was poorly at home with Covid) for a lift home as every little step caused a huge hit of lactic acid. My legs were not my own over night. Made it home. Almost 2 months on my muscles no longer have the tolerance to go up hills or walk fast or they get heavy again. My suspicion Is hypoxia from undiagnosed sleep apnea? I tested positive the morning I made it home, for Covid. The two events are connected surely? No doc or specialist cares about this detail...both conditions can cause hypoxia? And how do I recover from here 😢
Like you say at the beginning, a very low-hanging fruit for those who want to optimize their health. I had to push the concept through my cardiologist, who had little interest. After a few months I was finally on a CPAP. A definite improvement, although not perfect, the wide-ranging benefits are well worth it. Wish all my problems were this easy.
I bet it is hard to sell medically borderline cases to insurance companies. That is really sad; does it have to be a crisis before corrective action is taken?
Medical education is controlled by the pharmacological industry, if they can’t make pill for your problem, it is of little interest. I suffered most of my life with sleep apnea, in 2000 while my mental and physical heath was crashing, my wife picked up a book from the library “The Promise of Sleep”, when I got to the chapter on sleep apnea, I could finally understand what was happening to me. A C-Pap saved my life.
f these doctors. always taking your money, but always being resistant, then when they're wrong, the most they will say is "oops", if you're lucky. they're such arrogant, entitled egotistical people.
Great morning I've been using my CPAP machine for almost 4years now and it's a blessing...great video y'all stay encouraged,stay healthy and have a blessed day....
I have moderate sleep apnea. Stopped using the CPAC as I found it too much trouble.
Now I use surgical tape and it's worked out really well for me. Love the ease of use and the simplicity.
That's the ticket! Minimum invasiveness to get the job done. For me, the CPAP is indispensible.
As long as you sleep well and your oxygen level is good.
I am unable to use a cpap machine. I alrasdy suffer from insomnia and using the machine was impossible to sleep. Can you plz give me some more information re this surgical tape that you use? Thank you in advance.
@@1salahudin I use off the counter surgical tape you find in any pharmacy. I use a small piece to tape over closed lips. I also sleep with my head slightly elevated.
@@flagmichael When it works, CPAP is that good, the problem though is that it outright can't be made to work for many of us, and there's insufficient information given to patients about what happens if CPAP or BIPAP fails.
From my experience, I intermittently fasted and this stopped my snoring and my sleep was markedly improved. I think this should be tried first.
One day a week or month?
@@sl4983 Eat anything at breakfast and then nothing until breakfast next day. Eat carbohydrates not a fatty meal for that breakfast. If I am overweight I do this every second day. Then tone it down to every third day and then once a week. If your going out then just skip until the next day. Don't let it interfere in your social life. If I am physically working very hard I don't have to fast at all. Just judge what you need to do. During the fast you drink water and have a vitamin tablet and your normal medications. Talk to your Dr if this is suitable for you. They will probably be happy you are going to lose some weight.
I do it at the same time. Weight loss is great and effective it just takes a lot of time and its something I do concurrently.
I have been fasting ( including OMAD) and avoiding meals in the evenings. 10kgs down with a normal 24 BMI and enjoying much better sleep. I avoid alcohol too. Goal is to reach a BMI of 20. I walk a lot and play tennis twice a week. Snoring has reduced and very rare broken sleep.
I'm a reformed sinner - fitted for a CPAP about five years ago. About 3 days after I first used it I was driving on a highway (my job called for a lot of it) one morning and realized I could keep track of the cars around me. Ten years earlier I was on the same highway and noticed a highway patrol car gradually overtaking me on the left, A moment later an RV appeared on the roadside so I checked my side mirror (but not the wide angle part) and changed lanes to give it room. The officer pulled me over and ticketed me, as he should have. That ticket stung, of course, but it was part of the process that eventually got me on a CPAP. Today I don't even nap without it.
I wonder how much of the excess mortality is the result of traffic accidents.
Amazing. You are one self-aware individual.
Excellent job explaining in an easy to understand manner. 10/10 😉
Thank You! You left out The most Common reason: sept deviation în The nasal cavity ! Should be mentioned as most Common în both men and women! ❤
I wake up so many times during the night being disturbed by my CPAP. I seem to be more tired in the morning when I use it than when I don't use it. I've been told that I do stop breathing many times during the night. It is so frustrating that when I do what I am supposed to do by using the CPAP I get worse sleep. I could sleep even more hours with my CPAP and feel less rested than if I had less sleep without it. 🤷♀️
This is why a great diet and workout routine are so important. Not just for vanity but quality of life.
But that's not the answer completely because there are people who have Central apnea events. Look up with that is and you'll see
Thank you so much for this clear brief invaluable explanation
I am diagnosed with sleep apnea and I have a cpap. I love it
If you suspect you may have sleep apnea and have a Fitbit, you can monitor your sleep patterns to determine if you are not going into REM during the night. If your REM is not present or very low, then you are in danger of the symptoms of sleep apnea. Another problem if you don't sleep well and wake up with blocked passages, you may be experiencing allergy symptoms and that can also affect REM sleep. I have sleep apnea but have difficulty with the mask. Was able to get the machine via Medicare and the accessories. When I was able to use the machine and mask, did sleep better.
Also, installed an air purifier in my house. One that is an active system, not passive. The one I bought is the CIMR 2000 which is one that will treat the air in a home up to 2000 square feet. The technology entails taking the oxygen and hydrogen molecules from the ambient air, pulling it though a cell with a specific lining with a light spectrum set at a specific level. The oxygen and hydrogen molecules are broken down and reassembled into a dry, hydrogen peroxide molecule with a positive and negative charge. The molecules seek out all airborne and surface pathogens anywhere air can access, mold and mildew (inactivates but does not remove the dead mold and mildew shells), and pet dander, immediately attaching to each one and rendering them harmless and then they destruct. The molecules then return to their natural state. This technology has been used by the military and the only one approved by the military. If anyone is interested, you can go the www.CIMRtech.com and read up on the systems for yourself. They do work very well, and they do not have to have filters changed every month or year, take out of the box, use the appropriate plug, plug in, turn on, use the appropriate settings, and let the unit run 24/7 until it needs minor cleaning that one can perform on their own. Recommend checking the link out and determining for yourself if you want to investigate the technology further.
How much does it cost for the CIMR2000?
@@merlenealt4233 The price is $1,485 plus tax and shipping. The unit does cost more than most but is well worth the investment. Very low maintenance as noted in my post, very effective, and it does everything claimed. Another feature not mentioned is a more relaxed and easy feeling. I loaned my 500 and mobile unit to couple of individuals and both voluntarily told me how much better they felt, more relaxed, and less stressful. The website doesn't mention this, but it is another benefit. Hope this helps and that you call and order a unit. It is well worth the investment. Ask any question you may have about the technology and be sure to get everything clarified if you call. The people who own and represent the product are good, honest people.
Good luck and thank you for asking.
It was discovered that I had sleep apnea when I spent two nights in the hospital after a TAVR procedure. My oxygen level would drop to 82! I then had a sleep study done and learned I have severe sleep apnea....30 apneas per hour. It has been over six months now since my cardiologist has tried to get me a CPAP machine. Impossible to do. I have now developed AFib and am on 2 meds to keep my blood pressure under control. I sleep as little as two hours per night.....absolutely no energy....learned that inflammation of the back of the throat adds to my issues so I have stopped all dairy products and sugar, which causes inflammation. I have also ordered the tongue device, which I should be getting within the next week. I am now looking into mouth exercises for sleep apnea. This is an awful ordeal to go thru. I am the first sleep apnea patient in my cardiologist's office and I honestly do not they are taking it as seriously as I am.
As far as I know there are other 2 options to tackle sleep apnea. First, a surgery on the back of your mouth in which, among other things, they cut the uvula. Second, a surgery in which they push the jaw forward. In both cases, the goal is to increase the airway
Yes the UPPP has fallen out of favor but the other one is a terrible surgery but very effective.
MedCram is dope . High quality and thorough explanation on medical issues . I discovered MedCram during Covid and now it’s my go to channel
I’ve had sleep apnea for almost 25 years but I was tested to use a CPSP and was not eligible due to awaking with severe sinus headaches! I’ve never used anything for my apnea. I sleep on my side as it helps.
Three things:
1) I was diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (via a home monitoring device)
2) I don't sleep on my back, I sleep on my side
3) I can't sleep with a CPAP. It keeps me wide awake all night (I am assuming that I am getting more oxygen, thus breathing better and staying awake?)
I’ve had same issue. Can’t sleep unless I take a sleeping pill. Dr going to take my drivers licence away cos I can’t tolerate cpap
Can we talk plz i need your help😢
@@tripathiji1535 Talk about what?
Here's a breakdown of the situation you described:
Sleep Apnea: When someone has sleep apnea, their airway becomes blocked during sleep, interrupting their breathing. This forces them to breathe through their mouth.
Mouth Breathing: Constant mouth breathing dries out the nasal passages. This dryness makes the nose more susceptible to irritation and infection.
Nitric Oxide: The nose naturally produces nitric oxide, a gas that helps keep blood vessels open and fights bacteria. Reduced nasal breathing due to sleep apnea decreases nitric oxide production.
Streptococcus Infection: The combination of dry nasal passages and reduced nitric oxide creates a perfect environment for bacteria like Streptococcus to grow, leading to an infection.
Symptoms: This infection can cause symptoms like:
Redness and irritation at the tip of the nose
Dryness and cracking
A foul smell
Treatment: Here are some treatment options:
Treating Sleep Apnea: Addressing the underlying sleep apnea is crucial. This could involve using a CPAP machine, oral appliances, or surgery.
Moisturizing the Nose: Using a saline nasal spray can help moisten the nasal passages and reduce irritation.
Antibiotics: In some cases, topical antibiotics might be needed to clear an existing infection.
Reducing Stigma: It's important to address the point you made about shame. There's no shame in experiencing symptoms related to sleep apnea. Early diagnosis and proper treatment can significantly improve quality of life.
Here's what you can do to help raise awareness:
Talk openly about sleep apnea and its symptoms.
Encourage people to get screened for sleep apnea if they suspect they might have it.
Let others know that treatment options are available.
By openly discussing sleep apnea and its associated issues, we can help people get the treatment they need and improve their overall well-being.
I've woke up not breathing and gasping for air. It was so scary.
When I was 60 I was in a pretty bad motorcycle accident. Luckily my body was able to make it through it. Also I have had 4 heart attacks.
This was 13 years ago. I’m now, we’ll next Saturday l will be 72 Aug. 5 2023. Back in 201 I had my motorcycle accident I literally died. The crash put me through a 6x16 guardrails post. Then broke everything from my hips up. I was very luck. The only thing that it didn’t break was my spine and neck. Everything else just snapped several times each…..
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While I was in the hospital they did a sleep test on me. I came home to a C-Pap machine. Thank you Niki. I had no idea what Sleep apnea was but I had it ……
When I talked to my doctor about it I had it back when I was in my teens. To this day I’ve have had 5 heart attacks and Two strokes. No disabilities. My arm’s legs. Nothing!!
I still work and do plumbing services.
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This is a very helpful "mini-class" on what sleep apnea is, how serious it is, and what we can do if we have it. My girlfriend said I wasn't breathing much at night; being knowledgeable she said I should have a sleep study.
I've been diagnosed with this after my sleep tests at the hospital lab. I will have my lab follow up visit with the doctor in 4 days -- about getting my CPAP machine & learning how insurance can cover it. Good video!
Excellent job. You’re on your road to recovery.
People just don't take this seriously enough. My father was found on February 3, 2009, unconscious and blue. We knew and he knew that he had sleep apnea but he did not take it seriously and did not wear a mask. He would snore SO DANG LOUD. You'd often here him from the other end of the house. Now, I have sleep apnea myself, but my state does not care about poor people and I can't get on medicaid and I can't pay for a test or a machine, but thank goodness I've had family members who can pass along an old one for me.
Make sure it is set correctly for you.
Hubby has a CPAP for 4 years now, life changer. He has sleep apnea for over 25 years
I'm lucky that I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea when it was extremely mild and have been using a CPAP with near 100% compliance since then. The threshold for diagnosis is 5 on the AHI, and my sleep study came back with a 5.1 (about 6 years ago). I probably prevented a ton of damage by starting CPAP so early.
Same I’m 21 with mild 7 per hour. Been on CPAP for 2 days and it’s dropped to 1.4 per hour. Hopefully it goes down to 0.
Yes you did. Smart man.
I was diagnosed with a 23...last night I had .4 eph. Cpap is a life saver. My father died in his sleep in the same position he always slept in...I don't want my kids to find me like that.
@@wendyhdzmiller8700 It’s very uncommon to die in your sleep from sleep apnea although wouldn’t that be the best way to die?😅Honestly Id rather die in my sleep than from anything else.
@mmm__we Idk...the sleep apnea nightmares I get if I don't wear cpap are horrendous, and I wouldn't want to die struggling to breathe.
Headaches, Fibromyalgia diagnosis and pain. Just diagnosed with OSA. Family history of heart failure. Just did study 41 times I stop breathing per hour. This explains alot, thanks for this information it helps ease the worry.
JG aka sleepless in simi valley.
Blessings and good luck with your treatment
Hows the CPAP?
If you have this just sleep on your side. Also get fit. Central sleep apnea is a learned mechanism ie brain learns not to breathe because of blockage. This can be unlearned.
Ha- should have watched full episode. As always, superb work in your explanation and illustration!
I've experienced these symptoms since childhood, likely related to congenital motor and sensory neuropathy. I was always skinny up until my 40s. I wasn't diagnosed until about age 45, with about 49 an hour. I reduced weight 50 lbs and things improved a little bit - noticeable but inconsequential. CPAP does not work when you have reduced pulmonary function. I used to have great lungs, over a gallon capacity and strong. Now less than 25% capacity and far weaker, maybe 20% strength, and partially collapsed lung. BiPAP likewise did not work at all. I can not sleep at all with masks and straps and pressures and noise and machine trying to force more air, more frequently than I can possibly breathe even when awake, even on lowest setting. Also, nose masks are useless. Air just blows in nose and out mouth. Severely irritated sinuses giving 2 weeks of severe pain and distress after just 2-3 hours BiPAP use. Same with full face mask and chin strap. Air just blows out lips and out mask vent holes and probably mask edge too. Air even kept inflating my esophagus and stomach. Absolutely worthless technology. I was worse off with PAP than on my own. And you might even get lung cancer thanks to Capitalism's obsession with profit over life, wherein cheap construction and carcinogenic materials are used to generate more profit. See the Phillips class action lawsuit. Who knows how many other brands bought silence and lobbyists? You can not trust any corporation. The economic system requires greed, and corruption over the valuation of life. I'm not going to have electronics implanted that mess with my tongue muscles when awake, eating, swallowing, causing a choking hazard. I'm not going to mess up my jaw. I'm not going to have some chunky device in my mouth pulling my tongue out. What works for me: Weight loss, side sleep, head position (for me, slightly elevated on pillow, approximately neutral or slightly higher, slightly tucked forward, though this may vary for others), comfortable body position. And sleep just 3-4 hours at a time, stay up, oxygenate a few hours, and finish the rest, in what I call a bifurcated sleep cycle. There are drawbacks of scheduling as well as daytime cognition, but far less than those of any other approach. If I die in my sleep, so be it. If my body really doesn't want to be here then there's no point being here. I'd like to stay, and I'd like to increase quality of life. Technology very rarely gives quality of life, only corporate profit. That is my lived experience with a lifetime of severe chronic untreatable disability. As for heart rate and blood pressure, I am totally fine, usually 120-130/70-80 amd 50-70 pulse with 96-98% O2 during the day. Meditation offsets some of those elevated dips. Very cheap, effortless, zero technology treatments: lose weight, body and head position, meditation, acceptance. Despite severe disability, I've outlived so many otherwise healthy people. Maybe I am doing something right.
I'm 45 & use CPAP. Our parents & grandparents didn't go through half the bs we go through today. We're probably the sickest damn generation 🙄. Hope you are doing well.
You seem very knowledgeable on the subject, i need some information because I am suffering for years and only now accepting apnea as a possibility
Thats true !
Well there is one you have control of , it’s your wt. Are you insulin resistant? If so try a Keto diet or keto carnivore very low carbs.
@@Mz-Denise-2472 your right ....
I just got my sleep results and in 4 hours of sleep I stopped breathing 82 times; my oxygen levels also went from 87% to 16%. Picking up a cpap machine this friday thank the lord
16%?!
I am using an APAP machine, it changed my life for the better.
I’m 70 and I have sleep apnea, diagnosed over 30 years ago. Never did anything about it. Still healthy as a horse.😊
Severely lucky 🍀 but not smart.
@@ellen823ful oh yeah people who wear a face hugger right out of Alien are smart 🤣🤣🤣
Doesn't mean to ignore the issue
@@courtneycurtis4991 there’s nothing I can do. I lost 100 pounds. I’m not sleeping with a face hugger 😄
Ha Ha Ha. Doctors pl. note
Just received my CPAP from the VA 2 days ago. Can't wait to try it out.
Been using a CPAP for 14 years. It is a game changer for me. I tried surgery, I tried losing weight. It does take some time to get comfortable with it. I tried various masks, and I talked to lots of people to get advice on how to make it work. Now, i actually like using it. The air that I breath is cleaner and cooler. Snoring has stopped. I wake up with energy.
I have obstructive and central sleep apnea have tough time with c pap cause of other health issues is nother treatment
Age 63 - diagnosed with Severe OSA a year ago (65 AHI). Have been on CPAP therapy since. I now know what property sleep feels like and feel very well. I use the very minimal Resmed P10 mask that nasal only.
Now I understand what my CPAP is doing. For some reason I can't get most doctors to go into technicality and it's frustrating.
So next step, how do we convince the manufacturers to give end users access to their own raw data. Those summary numbers that my app outputs are nothing more than "feel-good" numbers. See numbers that change slightly over time? Then it must be doing something.
There are those of us competent enough to digest raw data. Blocking us from it is just not right.
@@mhosea I will look into that. Thanks.
BC there are many factors in OSA. Resmed has data patients can retrieve off their CPAP. There is nothing hidden. Most of the data is on the net.
The best explanation on you tube
I’ve just been diagnosed with osa with a score of 28. I was wondering how the cpap machine helps, this video explained to me how it helps that it pushes the tongue away so air can enter. Thanks for this informative video.
Glad it helped
👏 Thank you for showing us about Excess Deaths at Night and problem Obstructive Sleep. They should get some healthy exercise to make them stronger.
Yes they should but unfortunately that by itself in most patient will not fix the problem.
Well thanks I appreciate it!
I almost certainly had OSA when I was athletic, frequently cycling 30-100 miles, and chronically underweight. When I was 35 my muscles got stronger than my brain and I carried an engine block into a machine shop. Mashed the L5S1 disk, of course, and changed my life but did not noticeably affect my snoring or sleepiness during the day.
My brother died at 37 yo in his sleep. Has sleep apnea, never used a CPAP. He is overweight. I wish we paid more attention to his condition 😢
I’m sorry to hear that. Yes more attention needs to be made.
Don't discount the effect of orthodontic treatment that often times diminishes the the airway.
Many times, the endpoint of orthodontics is straight teeth. The fastest way to accomplish alignment is to extract teeth and decrease the arch form. The ideal thing is to expand the arch, but this add lots of time to the Ortho treatment
Good presentation. You should discuss the link between sleep apnea and floppy lid syndrome, lash ptosis and normal pressure glaucoma.
What do you know about the link between S. Apnea and normal pressure glaucoma? I have the latter & mild slleep apnea (5x / minute)....
I am one point away from being severe sleep apnea and I have been using a CPAP for 7 years and it has made a huge difference. This is a great very informative video and well put together. I had a grandfather who died in 1960 in his sleep when I was a little boy, no doubt sleep apnea and they didn't know what that was back then. BTW look up the cause of Carrie Fisher’s death. The coroner’s report listed sleep apnea as the primary cause of death.
That’s interesting. Thanks for letting us know that.
Thank you for sharing this information with us, I've been diagnosed as having chronic sleep apnea for over 5 years now and everything you said about the symptoms are 100 percent facts from being tired all day to not ever having the feeling of a good night's sleep, I've had that c-pap machine delivered to me from a sleep study institute only to feel like I'm Frankenstein's monster with that thing pushing gallons of air into my mouth and nose while only trying to sleep, it is very uncomfortable and I have only wore it a couple of times in 5 years, anyway if you or anyone else out there has this monstrous problem, please share your thoughts or comments on trying to solve this problem. Thank you again for sharing your time and help for those of us who suffer day and night from this problem amen 🙏
I also hate sleeping with it on. And when i do i dont feel any better the next day
@@moiraduplessis2900 that part 👍
Well, I can say that my CPAP *seemed* to be like that when I started. It was most uncomfortable. But I had to push through it. This is not something you put on one night and all is good. I had to build up slowly and it was probably about a month later where I was wearing it all night. Now, some four? years later I cannot sleep without it. I tried to on two occasions when travelling and I was miserable the next day after physically knowing that I had woken many times during the night. I dread the thought of a prolonged power failure. So if you are still not using it I suggest you give it a serious shot. Just a few hours each night and more as you progress. It could be that you need a different style. Mine is a nose pillow only, with air hose attachment at the top of my head (I’m a side sleeper).
I know this is an old video but I just took an at home sleep test and my low was 69% with an average around 85%. I'm 34 and have never been tested and have had horrible sleep since I can remember. Recently with my anemia and the sleep apnea I have been caught falling asleep at work. I have a sleep study in the hospital next week and hopefully my insurance will cover a CPAP because I'm sick of being tired all day. Thank you for all of the information of what is to come.
Your welcome
I have seen there is a strong link between GERD and OSA. I started having problems with OSA after struggling with GERD for a long time. I would always wake up with a sore throat. I think GERD damaged the airway and caused OSA. What are your thoughts?
This is an association only. Both are caused by high insulin and the dietary sugar (fructose/sucrose).
OSA is basically "fatty tongue", which has the same underlying pathology as fatty liver, fatty pancreas and so on.
There is a video of a famous doctor saying most apnea is from ghost acid reflux inflaming the throat at night.
th-cam.com/video/QsMWqyf_fvo/w-d-xo.html
Here it is I found the link
@@btudrus Not always. A slim relative upon investigation was discovered to have an abnormally narrow windpipe!
I bought 3 inch bed risers on Amazon. You put them on the legs at the head of the bed. Has made a huge difference in my GERD. I hardly need tablets now. Also made dietary changes- food, timing.
Thank you, you just explained to me why I need to be on cpap
We have a sleep apnea epidemic or pandemic now?