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Sleep Apnea – Physical Effects of OSA
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The effects of OSA go beyond losing sleep for only one night. “We’ve become a society in which sleep is considered the one commodity that can be sacrificed to accomplish other tasks.” says Dr. Bailey, DDS, FAGD, an AGD member in Colorado who specializes in the treatment of temporo-mandibular disorders (TMD) and the use of intraoral appliances to manage snoring and sleep apnea. “But without restful sleep the body is in a constant state of fight or flight,” he adds. “It’s under stress.”
Going night after night without sleep wreaks havoc on the cardiovascular system. Studies show that patients with OSA are at increased risk for major cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. Sleep apnea also has been linked lo obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and joint problems. Dr. Ash, a pulmonologist and the medical director of the Sleep for Life Program, adds that sleep disorders are the cause of many common illnesses and can cause premature death. In addition, daytime sleepiness caused by sleep deprivation can lead to automobile accidents and other dangerous incidents.
See also: Sleep Apnea – Studio Dentaire
