Thursday, March 23, 2017

These are some serious medical problems linked to snoring and obstructive sleep apnea:


The sleep medicine expert, Karl Doghramji, MD, medical director of the Sleep Center at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals in Philadelphia said that people with severe sleep apnea have a 40% greater chance of dying early than do their peers.
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      Stroke-health data from a sleep study found that the intensity of snoring was related to the risk of carotid atherosclerosis.  The louder and longer you snore each night, the greater your long-term risk for a stroke.
·       Heart Disease
-sleep apnea is linked to cardiovascular problems and may lead to heart attacks
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A     Arrhythmias-people with long-term snoring or sleep apnea risk developing an irregular heart rhythm called arrhythmia
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       Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-people with sleep apnea may have GERD
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       Headache-people with sleep apneas may have frequent morning headaches due to lack of deep sleep at night
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       High Blood Pressure - If you snore at night, feel fatigue and moody during the day, or you are not sure if you have sleep disorder, contact         
   
 Glendora dentist, Dr. Anna Lee, for a free consultation at 626-335-5114 or visit our sleep website at www.glendorasleep.com

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