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My father who worked the ’swing shift” at a plant in a neighbouring town use to work some times at night and sleep during the day. We thought his snoring was funny then. Now I am aware that the snoring was the symptoms of a serious sleep disorder called sleep apnea.

When you snore it means there is something blocking your airways. This sound of snoring is made when the air you breathe in, is blocked by the obstruction in the airway.

Most people who snore do not have severe medical issues. But for 5% of some people this snoring is more serious and is a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.

Other signs of obstructive sleep apnea are excessive daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, high blood pressure, being overweight and waking up gasping for breath. If your blood pressure is high when you wake up this can be an indication of lack of oxygen because of not breathing properly. You can also have headaches when you wake up which is a sign that your blood levels are high due to sleep apnea.

If a sleep specialist diagnoses you with sleep apnea, one of the best treatment is the sleep apnea machine,which is also known as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. This machine is simple to use as you can have it by your bedside and the air is delivered through a mask over your nose and mouth.

A sleep apnea machine will hold your airway open and allow you to breathe like you should. Using a sleep apnea machine will ensure that your oxygen levels stay where they should while you sleep. It will also help you to achieve a restful nights sleep so that you feel refreshed the next day.

There are serious consequences of leaving sleep apnea untreated. A sleep apnea machine is the optimum choice to maintain your health and overall well being.