Sleepiness Associated With Sleep Apnea Is Dangerous

Submitted by New Jersey Snoring Solutions on Mon 03/07/2011 - 10:24

Sleepiness caused by Sleep Apnea (commonly misspelled Sleep Apnoea) and/or heavy snoring can threaten the health and life of both you and others. A recent study by the National Institutes of Health showed that severe sleep apnea increased the risk of death in middle-aged adults by a 46%.

Additionally, chronic obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has been linked to heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, hypertension, coronary artery disease, abnormal heart beats, memory loss, lack of concentration, irritability and mood swings, depression and car accidents.

If you are feeling tired during the day and feel that Sleep Apnea or Obstrtuctive Sleep Apnea (OSA) may be affecting your ability to function properly, call New Jersey Sleep Apnea Solutions in West Orange, New Jersey today at 855.WHY.SNORE or 855.949.7667 for a free consultation.