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Sleep Apnea in Hahira, GA

Do you often feel drowsy during the day? It might seem like you got a full night’s sleep, however, if you have interrupted sleep due to sleep apnea, you could be waking up hundreds of times a night without even knowing it. Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing is interrupted during sleep. This can be very dangerous due to the risk of your brain and body not getting enough oxygen. If snoring is an issue for you and wakes you up throughout the night, you should seek treatment immediately for possible sleep apnea in Hahira, GA with Dr. Kit Robinson.

Do I Have Sleep Apnea?

It is not just snoring that could be keeping you awake at night. Some signs and symptoms of sleep apnea include the following:

  • Waking up with headaches
  • Difficulty sleeping or insomnia
  • Snoring loudly
  • Suddenly falling asleep during the day by accident
  • Making snorting or choking sounds while sleeping
  • Severe drowsiness during the day
  • Waking up short of breath

There are two different types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and the less common central sleep apnea (CSA). OSA occurs when the tongue and other soft tissues at the back of your throat collapse during sleep, blocking your airway. CSA occurs when your brain does not signal your muscles to continue to breath and could be due to a problem with your respiratory control center.

Factors that Influence Sleep Apnea

Anyone at any age can suffer from sleep apnea but, the following factors could put you at a higher risk:

  • Having a large tongue, large tonsils, or a small jaw
  • Being male
  • Being over the age of 40
  • Being overweight
  • A history of sleep apnea in your family
  • Obstruction of the nasal passages due to a deviated septum, sinus problems, or allergies
  • Having a large neck
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Do not put up with suffering through another drowsy day! If you have a problem with snoring or have any of these risk factors and think you may be suffering from sleep apnea, you should seek treatment immediately. Call Dr. Robinson’s office to schedule a consultation as soon as possible.

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