If you relate to any of the points below, you might be showing signs of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA):
- Do you snore loudly or regularly at night?
- Do you feel sleepy, tired, or low-energy during the day?
- Do you wake up feeling unrested, heavy-headed, or foggy?
- Do you wake up multiple times at night to pass urine?
- Are you overweight, or do you have a thick neck/double chin?
- Do you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or underlying heart issues?
What Happens in Sleep Apnea
In Obstructive Sleep Apnea, the airway collapses repeatedly while sleeping, causing pauses in breathing, loud snoring, and sudden drops in oxygen levels. These breathing interruptions affect sleep quality, disturb the body’s oxygen balance, and can trigger long-term health conditions.
If ignored or left undiagnosed, Sleep Apnea may contribute to:
- Hypertension
- Poorly controlled diabetes
- Heart rhythm abnormalities
- Increased risk of heart attack
- Higher chances of stroke
- Daytime fatigue leading to poor work performance or accidents
Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
A Sleep Study test is the gold standard for evaluating possible OSA. The test monitors your breathing, snoring pattern, oxygen levels, sleep stages, and body movements through the night to provide a complete picture of your sleep health.
Why Early Diagnosis Matters
Timely identification allows for:
- Better management of hypertension/diabetes
- Reduced cardiovascular risk
- Improved daytime alertness
- Better mood, energy, and cognitive function
- Overall improvement in quality of life and sleep satisfaction
