Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Well-known musician and singer Bappi Lahiri, who made disco music famous in the 80-90s, died due to a serious illness on February 15, 2022. On the completion of two years of his death on Wednesday, this serious disease has once again come into discussion. The name of this disease is Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OAS. Before his death, Bappi Da was hospitalized for several days. He was struggling with this disease for a long time. Let us know what is obstructive sleep apnea, does it cause death?
What is obstructive sleep apnea
According to Mayo Clinic, this is a sleep related disease in which there is difficulty in breathing while sleeping. There are many types of sleep apnea. In which obstructive sleep apnea is the most common. This happens when the muscles of the throat relax intermittently during sleep and block the airway. The most prominent symptom of this disease is snoring.
Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea
excessive daytime sleepiness
snoring loudly
stopping breathing during sleep
waking up suddenly gasping or choking
dry mouth
waking up with a sore throat
morning headache
inability to concentrate during the day
mood changes, depression, or irritability
increase in blood pressure
Who is most at risk from obstructive sleep apnea?
people suffering from obesity
old age
Hypertension patients
those with chronic nasal congestion
diabetic patients
smokers
Whose family history has someone suffering from this disease
When should one go to the doctor for obstructive sleep apnea?
If any symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea are seen, it is considered good to immediately go to the doctor and seek advice. Snoring sometimes is normal, but if snoring is always happening and it is disrupting sleep, then you should not delay in going to the doctor. Those who always wake up panting or feel suffocated during sleep or experience problems like stopping breathing during sleep, should go to the doctor without wasting a minute.
Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.
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