If there are any unusual symptoms that could be a sign of sleep apnea. Should see a doctor for treatment. The most popular methods used in the diagnosis are sleep test. In which patients have to stay overnight in the hospital to check their body functions while sleeping. And may use other treatments to help alleviate symptoms Consisting of
- Behavior adjustment, including weight control to be within the standard Avoid sleeping on your back, switch to lying on your side. Avoid smoking or drinking alcohol.
- Use of a continuous positive pressure air compressor (CPAP) that blows air to keep the airways open while sleeping. Make the patient get enough air and sleep more.
- An Oral Appliance is a device that is placed in the mouth while sleeping to move the jaw forward. Which allows the wearer to breathe easier and sleep soundly throughout the night
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. This results in difficulty falling asleep, being lethargic or falling asleep and waking up in the middle of the night with difficulty falling asleep. Insomnia can be caused by health problems, drug use, or personal behaviors such as stress, smoking, and shift work that leads to lack of sleep.
Insomnia can be short-term or can be persistent over a long period of time. Which will adversely affect many aspects of health and life This starts from being physically weak, unable to concentrate, poor memory, malfunctions and an increased risk of accidents.
The treatment for insomnia usually starts with adjusting the sleeping habits. Such as going to bed at the same time. Avoid naps during the day. And deal with stress properly before going to bed, etc. If using behavioral adjustments does not work. Treatment may be medication or therapy by a medical professional if insomnia is caused by a pre-existing underlying disease. Such as diabetes, heart disease, or Parkinson’s disease Doctors may treat the underlying disease at the same time. For better efficacy in the treatment of insomnia