Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Stages

• First, the airway collapses.
• Second, an effort is made to take a breath, but is unsuccessful.
• Third, the oxygen level in the blood drops.
• Finally, when the amount of oxygen reaching the brain decreases, the brain signals the body to wake up and take a breath.

Who are prone to Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Adults most likely to have obstructive sleep apnea who

• Snore loudly
• Are overweight
• Have high blood pressure
• Have decreased size of the airways in their nose, throat, or mouth. This can be caused by the shape of these structures or by medical conditions causing congestion in these areas, such as hay fever or other allergies.
• Have a family history of sleep apnea.
  

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