Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | Medicover Hospitals
Dr. Sampurna Ghosh, Consultant ENT Head-Neck Surgeon, Medicover Hospitals, has shared important information on Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Snoring.
0:00 – Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Snoring
0:42 – How the air enters through the nose to reach the lungs?
1:36 – What happens if snoring is left untreated?
2:43 – How can you determine if your snoring is normal or if you have obstructive sleep apnea?
5:32 – How to diagnose Obstructive sleep apnea?
7:51 – What is the treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Common symptoms:
-Snoring during the night
-Excessive daytime sleepiness
-Excessive fatigue
Risk Factors for obstructive sleep apnea:
-Obesity
-High BMI
-Increase neck circumference
-Genetic Factors
-Nasal obstruction
-Increase prevalence in males
Diagnosis:
Obstructive sleep apnea is diagnosed by a sleep study or polysomnography.
Treatment:
-Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy
-Dental Implants
-Surgery
Watch the video to know more!
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