Alzheimers, weight gain, diabetes, migraines. What do these conditions have in common? Undiagnosed sleep apnea puts you at a higher risk for all of them. Getting tested for sleep apnea could be the one thing standing in the way of a healthier, happier you.
What is Sleep Apnea?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a potentially life-threatening disorder that obstructs your airways during sleep, making it impossible to breathe. It’s on the rise in America and remains largely untreated. Untreated OSA can have severe consequences, as it increases a person’s risk of cardiac disease, obesity, and diabetes.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
One of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea is excessive snoring. Snoring is your body’s way of signaling that there is an issue with your breathing. If your snoring is compounded by these other symptoms, it may be time to get tested for sleep apnea:
- Obesity
- Daytime Fatigue
- Nighttime awakenings
- Morning headaches
- Feeling irritable
- Frequent nighttime urination
Effects of Sleep Apnea
The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea might seem minor, but over time, these symptoms can become severe and even deadly. Symptoms like daytime fatigue, can result in cognitive dysfunction, which can increase the risk for a vehicular collision. Here are some of the detrimental effects that sleep apnea can have on your health:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Depression
- Weight gain
- Daytime fatigue
- Vehicular collisions
- Death
The good news is that sleep apnea is treatable. If you have sleep apnea, you can stop and even reverse these effects. The easiest way to find out if you have sleep apnea is by getting diagnosed through a home sleep test. Instead of paying thousands to go to a sleep lab to get tested, you can get a test shipping to you for you to wear in the comfort of your own home.
In just a few weeks, you could have a prescription for CPAP therapy and be on your way to battling the symptoms of sleep apnea. Countless studies have shown that CPAP therapy is the most effective way to treat sleep apnea and reverse its dangerous effects.
*Insurance only covers the Home Sleep Test Package, not the Easy Sleep Apnea Test Package. The Home Sleep Test Package requires a prescription for the test from a doctor you see in person. Insurance requires this in person doctor visit. Click here for more details. Need more help? Call 866-564-2252.
