Snoring Isn’t Funny
Here’s why.
Snoring Is An Alarm
With 54 million people affected, sleep apnea is the second-most common sleep disorder in the United States. When you snore, you momentarily stop breathing. This disruption in breathing reduces the level of oxygen in the blood, alerts the brain, and then wakes you up to breathe. Repeated awakenings lead to a sleep deficit.
The affects of sleep apnea have been linked with many health issues, including: irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, depression, and heart attack. It also impairs mental clarity and short-term memory.
“My family would joke I snore louder than thunder. When I learned snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea I ordered a test and was diagnosed with OSA — so grateful I’m on treatment and sleep peacefully now.”
— Matt
Determine your risk
Self-Screening
Reduced Oxygen
Sleep Apnea restricts your airways, causing lower than normal oxygen levels and increasing stress on your body. Over time, this stress contributes to the risk of many health issues, including the risk of heart attack.
