True or False: People with obstructive sleep apnea repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep.
True
Would the flu be treated with antibotics?
No, you can't treat a virus with antibiotics.
Excessive daytime sleepiness, waking during the night and gasping or choking are symptoms of?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What are possible treatments for OSA?
Positive pressure device (CPAP), oral device, or even surgery
What type of microorganism can cause pneumonia?
Bacteria, virus, and fungus can all cause pneumonia
A sign of obstructive sleep apnea is......
Snoring!
People who suffer from OSA, have how many episodes (getting low on O2) a night?
Between 5 - 30+ times a night, this is why they are not getting good sleep and feeling tired.
What sleeping position should you avoid if you have sleep apnea?
Supine / Sleeping on your back
What type of microorganism causes the flu?
A Virus
What is pneumonia?
It is an infection in the air sacs in one or both lungs, they may fill with purulent material. Leading to a cough, fever, chills, breathing difficulties.
What causes OSA?
The muscles in the back of the throat relax too much to allow for proper breathing, they narrow and don't let enough O2 pass through.
Does everyone who snores, have sleep apnea?
No
This is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder
Obstructive Sleep Apnea