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Sleep is vital for good health. Experts recommend a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep per night for most adults; a lack of sleep can affect your hormone levels, mood, weight and work or school performance and may result in physical, mental, social and emotional problems. Reaching that goal is difficult for many, thanks to the growing prevalence of sleep disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Loud snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) witch disrupts breathing and poses a risk to life. Serious episodes of OSA last more than ten seconds each and occur more than seven times per hour. OSA patients may experience 30 to 300 such events per night. These episodes can reduce blood oxygen levels, causing the heart to pump harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The immediate effect of OSA is that the snorer must sleep lightly and keep their muscles tense in order to keep airflow to the lungs. Because the snorer does not get a good rest, they may be sleepy during the day, which impairs job performance and makes them a hazardous driver or equipment operator. After many years, OSA sufferers may incur elevated blood pressure and heart enlargement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I Have a Sleep Disorder?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Try conducting a sleep disorder quiz on yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the list below, and see how many of
these apply to you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n