Sleep Apnea Survivor
Posted on Tue, Jan 31, 2012 @ 08:24 AM
This sleep apnea patient from MidAmerica Neuroscience Institute’s Sleep Center makes several key points about sleep apnea, treated vs untreated, that deserve to be unpacked for deeper explanation.
Falling asleep while driving
This has become an increasing health hazard not only for sleepy drivers, but for everybody on the road. Large trucking companies are finally recognizing the problem and screening their drivers for sleep apnea. The transportation industry has recognized that treating sleep disorders can not only reduce accidents but lower health care costs due to lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and other sleep disorder co-morbidities.
Tried CPAP, BiPAP and BiPAP Auto
For some patients an adjustment period is needed before they are comfortable (compliant) with their equipment. Finding a sleep center and/or DME provider that will work to find the solution for you is critical. There are a variety of machine settings as well as masks (full face, nasal mask, nasal pillows) such that a clinically therapeutic yet comfortable configuration can be obtained for almost every patient.
Dreams again after 12 years without dreaming
Although dreaming can happen in many stages of sleep, it is highly unlikely that the restorative sleep that our bodies require is not occurring if dreams are never present.
Get through a day without falling asleep
The National Sleep Foundation conducted a survey and estimates the lost productivity, due to sleep disorders to be over $63 billion.
Can now drive home after the day without falling asleep
Non-restorative sleep, due to untreated sleep apnea, not only reduces productivity and increases multiple health risks, it results in daytime drowsiness. Poor quality sleep at night can lead to the onset of sleep at all the wrong times – such as while driving.
Life changing
What are you waiting for? If you snore or have been told your breathing pauses while asleep – there is life changing help available for you. Find an accredited sleep center near you that will diagnose your specific problem and work with you for the best solution to fix your sleep disorder.