Around 50% of grownups over the age of 65 have some kind of sleep disorder and over 18 million people in the US over the age of 40 have sleep apnea. This particular sleep disorder leaves its victims without air for anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds each time it happens, and it can happen several times a night. The reason this can occur is that the airway is being blocked by an obstruction - usually something like the tonsils or tongue.
However, sleep apnea-like symptoms can also be caused by allergies and asthmatic problems. Most researchers suggest that sleeping a solid and uninterrupted sleep of 5-9 hours a night can benefit in clearer thinking and concentration. Therefore, when you don't get this amount of sleep it can end up causing problems - everything from nausea and scatter-brained thoughts, to mood changes.
This problem can be solved quite easily with the use of CPAP machines, also known as continuous positive airway pressure machines, which brings a slow and steady stream of air into your mouth. The use of CPAP masks and other respiratory supplies will help you sleep better and feel better with improved sleep patterns, and it will bring you peace of mind by getting rid of the fear you have of sleeping!
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