How Sleep Apnea Can Affect Your Daily Life
At NYC Smile Spa, we do more than just help patients with their oral health. We are also passionate about helping those who suffer from sleep apnea. If you are unfamiliar, sleep apnea is a serious condition in which a person stops breathing multiple times throughout the night. It occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax during sleep, blocking the airway and restricting your breathing. Those who suffer from sleep apnea may experience issues such as severe snoring, headaches, dry mouth, and trouble sleeping.
Sleep Apnea and Your Daily Life
Sleep apnea is extremely severe and can lead to serious complications with your overall health. Our bodies need sleep each night to recharge and prepare for the next day. When we don’t get quality sleep, it can cause drowsiness, fatigue, and other problems, such as:
Moodiness
If you have a child in your life who takes a daily nap and their schedule is disrupted, causing them to miss their nap, you know that the entire day can be ruined. The same is true for adults who are not sleeping properly at night. When you are tired, it is not uncommon to be easily irritated, become more emotional, and get upset frequently.
Cognitive Difficulties
When you are tired, it can begin to affect the way you function each day. You may find yourself slower to react, forgetting simple tasks, and having trouble concentrating.
Negative Work Performance
Exhaustion can affect your performance at work. You may miss deadlines, make careless mistakes, or begin acting out of character. Eventually, your superiors and colleagues may notice and question your job performance.
If you are not aware, we are happy to treat patients who suffer from sleep apnea. As you read above, living with this condition without treatment can cause serious complications. If you are interested in learning more about the sleep apnea treatment we offer, contact our office, which is located on the Upper East Side, to schedule an appointment.
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