17/04/2024
AWARENESS
worldsleep
Snoring - one of the common concerns for most of us in day to day life..
is it normal --??
snoring means there is a obstruction somewhere in our breathing tract while we sleep..
does it needs medical attention --?
snoring stricts needs a medical attention when u have these clinical features ( OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA)
1. disturbing sleep at night
2. day time sleepiness
3. tiredness over the day
4. lack of concentration in work
5. sleeping when idle in public places or meetings
6. stress and depression
Studies shows-
- 50 % Road traffic accidents occur due to SLEEP APNEA
- 75% of heart attacks occur because of SLEEP APNEA
- & even leads to stroke and lung related issues.
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- & this is a new disease of our SEDENTARY LIFE STYLE which needs to be SCREENED & TREATED or PREVENTED
so what to be done -->>
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it is a condition which relates to our OBESITY., DIABETES , HEALTH ISSUES and any obstructive issues in our Airway
- so don't panic
it's better to TEST our SLEEP
so what's available???
1. a Simple HOME SLEEP STUDY TEST ( its like a ECG to screen our sleep )
2. A SLEEP ENDOSCOPY ( A simple noninvasive procedure done under sleeping injection ) to find out site of obstruction
so is Treatment available???
- obviously YES
- it's a multidisciplinary treatment .. starting from our
- - weight control & food control
- - therapies - exercises
- - relaxation therapies for a proper stressfree sleep
- - positive airway pressure
- - surgeries of obstruction site if needed..
so SCREEN ur SLEEP !!
have a Healthy and happy Sound free SLEEP !!!!!
Issued in public interest by
-- A2 EYE & ENT SPECIALITY CENTRE
CHENGALPATTU
any doubts - contact us on 9698118995 ( whatsapp )
DR.AJAIY