Snoring Sleep Apnea Treatment Long Island | TMJ Therapy
Sleep is a period when the body is replenishing itself. During sleep, the body relaxes and equilibrium is restored both physically and mentally. It relieves the stresses of the previous day and replenishes itself for the coming day.
Sleep gives the body the reserves it needs to be aware and productive for the next day. Studies have shown that sleep is essential for normal immune system function and the ability to fight disease and sickness. In addition, sleep is essential for learning and normal, healthy, cell growth.
Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes, but is more common in men (it may be under-diagnosed in women) and possibly young African-Americans. It has been estimated that as many as 18 million Americans have sleep apnea, and 80% of patients with moderate to severe OSA go undiagnosed. Four percent of middle-aged men and two percent of middle-aged women have sleep apnea along with excessive daytime sleepiness.
People most likely to have or develop sleep apnea include those who snore loudly and are overweight, have high blood pressure, or have some physical abnormality in the neck, throat, or other parts of the upper airway. Sleep apnea seems to run in some families, suggesting a possible genetic basis.
One in four Americans (25%) are at risk for OSA, with increasing risk up to the age