What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? Symptoms and Treatment | 3D Guide
Channel: ERemedium
Date: 2023-09-09

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder that involves a decrease or complete halt in airflow despite an ongoing effort to breathe. 
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MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT:  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a common sleep disorder, in which breathing stops or gets very shallow during sleep.
These Breathing pauses last between 10 to 20 seconds or more.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the muscles of the mouth and pharynx may relax too much.
Causing soft tissue in the back of the throat to collapse and block the upper airway.
This airways obstruction prevents sufficient flow of air into the lung.

Symptoms 
Most people with obstructive sleep apnea often have symptoms such as.
Loud Snoring
Shortness of breath
Immediate or abrupt awakening
Morning headache
Daytime Sleepiness
Fatigue
Impaired Concentration

Risk Factors
Family History
Obesity
Small or receding jaw
Large neck sizes
Loss of muscle tone in pharynx
Swollen Tonsils
Chronic nasal congestion
Smoking
Down Syndrome

Complications
If untreated, sleep apnea can lead to
Hypertension 
Heart problems
Arrhythmias
Stroke
Diabetes

Treatment Options
Lifestyle changes
                  a.  Loss weight, if overweight
                  b.  Avoid alcohol
                  c.  Quit smoking
                  d. Sleep on the side
Dental devices hold the jaw forward and may be used for mild to moderate OSA.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine helps keep the airway open.

Surgery is usually considered only if other  therapies haven’t been effective.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
Maxillomandibular advancement
Nasal Polyp Surgery
Tonsillectomy
Adenoidectomy

Speak to your doctor for more information on Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
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*TimeStamps*
0:00 Introduction to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
0:18 Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
0:36 Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
0:49 Risk factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
1:03 Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
1:14 Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
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