How Long Can Sleep Apnea Go Untreated Part Two
Posted on | January 11, 2010 | No Comments
This can also lead to problems at work, in relationships and finances. More pressingly such lack of attention can cause accidents, particularly when driving; and being tired when driving has also been said to be as serious as being drunk.
Poor sleep has also been linked to obesity, slow healing of wounds and depression; which themselves can lead to suicide or heart attack. Anything that disrupts sleeping patterns then should be considered a serious problem and should be treated by a professional.
The actual sleep apnea itself can also be a serious threat on its own. As one might expect there is of course a danger associated with cessation of breathing and in very rare cases sufferers can experience sudden death caused by a lack of breathing (this is more common in central sleep apnea where the patient receives no feedback to indicate that they’re not breathing but also in cases where the patient is morbidly obese). In babies this is a more serious concern and has been suggested as one possible cause of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
In conclusion then, sleep apnea can have many detrimental effects on the life and health of the patient. At the same time it may also prove a potentially lethal for certain groups. It should be treated as soon as possible if only to assess the danger, though can often go long periods of time undetected.
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