What is the Full form of OSA?


  1. What is the Full form of OSA?
  1. The full form of OSA is Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is a serious sleep disorder that causes breathing repeatedly to stop and start during sleep. It happens when persons throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airflow during sleep.
    Snoring is a common sign of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

    Cause


    Obstructive Sleep Apnea happens when the muscle in the back of the throat is too relax to allow normal breathing. It causes the tissue of the throat to fall back into the airway and then it blocks the airflow. when it happens blood flow decreases in the brain that results in snoring.


    Symptoms


    These are the following symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea:

    Morning headache

    Excessive daytime sleepiness

    Loud snoring

    Mood swing

    High blood pressure

    Abrupt awakenings

    Difficulty concentrating during the day time

    Sweating in Nighttime

    Decreased libido

    Treatment


    The Doctor recommends Continuous positive airway pressure devices (CPAP) for OSA. CPAP machine is attached with a mask that is fitted over the mouth of the person, it gently blows air into the away to keep them open during sleep.

    Risk factors


    Smoking

    Diabetes

    Obesity

    Family history of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    Nasal congestion

    High blood pressure

    Narrowed airway


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