Sleep Apnea For Adults
Sleep apnea causes several disturbances in breathing while you sleep.
Sleep Apnea in Adults
Sleep apnea causes several disturbances in breathing while you sleep. Adults suffering from sleep apnea may experience pause in breathe or sometimes, their breathing could become very shallow. For many adults, frequent snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea. Also, for others, the only obvious symptoms of sleep apnea are extreme fatigue or dizziness during the day.
The symptoms of Sleep Apnea may differ from person to person. The symptoms may include the following:
Sleep disordered breathing conditions can be suspected from the above mentioned symptoms and a clinical examination may confirm the condition. Your doctor may recommend treatments as required. Certain oral devices can help treat OSAS.
How can we help?
- Loud snoring at night
- Waking up from the sleep with a very dry throat
- Gasping sensation during sleep
- Morning headaches
- Dizziness during the day
- Bad dreams at night
- Drowsiness while driving
If you have any of these symptoms, please give us a call at (613) 777-8772, our dentists will diagnose the problem and if they suspect you have sleep apnea, they’ll recommend proper treatment.
