{"id":305,"date":"2019-08-03T14:10:42","date_gmt":"2019-08-03T14:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/?p=305"},"modified":"2019-08-15T14:13:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T14:13:30","slug":"untreated-sleep-apnea-seriousness-and-dangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonvilledentalspecialists.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/03\/untreated-sleep-apnea-seriousness-and-dangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Can\u2019t Breathe? Find Out the Many Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For years, you\u2019ve battled sleepless nights and exhaustive days. At this point, it\u2019s been going on so long, you\u2019ve forgotten what it\u2019s like to feel rested. You\u2019ve come to the conclusion that this is \u201cjust the way it\u2019s going to be,\u201d and feel as if there is no reason to attempt a resolution. Unfortunately, untreated sleep apnea<\/a> can lead to a host of health-related problems. Find out just how serious this condition can be and what you can do to treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you are asleep and stop breathing, you are experiencing\nwhat is known as apnea, and there are three different types: Obstructive Sleep\nApnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) and Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The\nmost common is OSA. When you cease breathing for 10 or more seconds, it is\nbecause your airway is blocked by relaxed muscles falling back on your throat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can happen hundreds of times each night. The brain will\nattempt to trigger the body to its need to breathe, which will usually result\nin an immediate increase and decrease in blood pressure. This can cause serious,\nif not dangerous, health conditions if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Happen if Sleep Apnea is Left Untreated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing to remember is if you suspect you\nhave sleep apnea, you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Millions of\nadults who suffer from this sleep condition go untreated each year, which increases\nthe risk of various health-related problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you avoid the signs and symptoms associated with\nsleep apnea, you could be putting yourself at risk for any of the following\nproblems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n