My blog about it https://bit.ly/Schlafapnoe_Blog Loud snoring and breathing pauses at night can be signs of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can lead to severe tiredness during the day and even to serious secondary illnesses. 13 percent of men and 6 percent of women suffer from sleep apnea. Even 2% of children are affected. It is striking that the rate of the disease has increased by more than 50 percent in the last twenty years. Sleep apnea syndrome (SAS, or simply sleep apnea) is when breathing pauses during sleep. It is therefore a sleep disorder, more precisely a sleep-related breathing disorder. Apneas are when these pauses last at least 10 seconds. They often last between 20 and 30 seconds. Hypopneas, on the other hand, are when the oxygen supply is reduced by less than half. How often apneas and hypopneas occur during sleep determines the severity of the syndrome. There are essentially two forms of the syndrome: 1. obstructive and 2. central sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea: • approx. 90% of cases • the muscles of the airways relax so much that breathing stops for a short time • how often apneas and hypopneas occur during sleep determines the severity of the syndrome • Causes (excerpt): 1. anatomical peculiarities (enlarged tongue, large tonsils, large neck circumference) 2. overweight: the majority are obese 3. lying on the back: many muscles relax during sleep, so that when lying on the back, for example, the tongue slips into the throat. 4. increased muscle relaxation Central sleep apnea: • The problem is in the respiratory center (medulla oblongata) • The affected nerves are not stimulated sufficiently • Breathing stops until the body notices very late that it needs to breathe • Common causes: 1. Stroke 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Heart failure 4. Renal insufficiency Common symptoms of sleep apnea are: • Snoring (95%) • Sleep disorders • Daytime tiredness & microsleep • Memory problems • Weak libido (weak sexual desire) • Impotence • Personality changes • Depressive disorders The CPAP mask should be worn all night every night and over a long period of time – sometimes for a lifetime. This is why regular checks by doctors are often necessary. However, this significantly reduces the risk of heart disease and you feel fitter during the day. ▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ With “Video Visit Dr. Weigl” you have found the current and medical-scientific channel that describes topics relating to the areas of #medicine and #health in an understandable way but based on facts, guidelines and studies. The starting point or focus is always the main symptom of pain. Are you interested in your health? Do you want to better understand your illnesses and the associated pain? Do you want to know which treatment options the doctor recommends? Then you have come to the right place! ▬ Even more videos ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Chronic fatigue syndrome: https://bit.ly/Erschoepfungssyndrom_V... The importance of sleep - Why sleep is so important: https://bit.ly/SchlafenSchlafmangel_V... Restless legs syndrome - What is it and what are the causes?: https://bit.ly/RestlessLegs_Video Ritalin - Dangers of long-term use: https://bit.ly/Ritalin_Video Fibromyalgia - How do I know if I am affected? What is it?: https://bit.ly/Fibromyalgie_Video Dangers of magnesium deficiency: https://bit.ly/Magnesiummangel_Video ▬ Recommended literature ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ High blood pressure - causes, symptoms & therapy: https://bit.ly/Bluthochdruck_Blog The stimulant Modafinil - useful or dangerous?: https://bit.ly/Modafinil_Blog Antidepressants - how they work & what to consider: https://bit.ly/Antidepressiva_Blog The sleep hormone melatonin - why is it so important?: https://bit.ly/Melatonin_Blog Simvastatin - the classic for lowering cholesterol: https://bit.ly/Simvastatin_Blog ▬ Social Media ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ►Facebook: https://bit.ly/facebook_DrWeigl ►Website: https://doktorweigl.de ►Twitter: https://bit.ly/Twitter_DrWeigl ►Instagram: / doktorweigl ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Legal notice / disclaimer: The videos are for your information only and are never a substitute for personal advice, examination or diagnosis by a licensed, qualified specialist. Especially with medication, it is important to consult your doctor and read the package insert. The content provided cannot and may not be used to create independent diagnoses. Liability excluded.