Sleep apnea and insomnia can have a significant impact on your quality of life. Although they are two distinct conditions, there’s a connection between them that can make it hard to sleep well.
What is sleep apnea syndrome?
Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing stops and starts repeatedly while you are sleeping. Sleep apnea is characterized by a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts while you sleep.
It can classified into two types:
- Obstructive sleep apnea The most common form of sleep apnea occurs when the airway is blocked while sleeping, typically due to the relaxing of the muscles of the throat.
- Central sleep apnea The brain does not signal the muscles when it is time to breathe.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia, also known as sleep disorders, is when you have difficulty falling or staying asleep. This disorder can be chronic or acute. It is caused by many factors, including stress, anxiety, and depression.
Sleep Apnea and Insomnia
Sleep apnea and insomnia are two distinct conditions that can be linked in many ways.
- Sleep apnea can cause insomnia.
- Sleep Apnea Can Worsen Insomnia: The fragmented sleep caused by sleep apnea makes it difficult to fall and stay asleep. This can lead to insomnia.
- The risk factors are similar for both conditions: smoking, alcohol consumption, and obesity can all be risk factors.
Nao Medical can help.
We at Nao Medical understand how sleep disorders can affect your quality of life. We offer comprehensive treatments for sleep apnea and insomnia.
Sleep care is a holistic approach that includes:
- Same-day appointments: Because sleep disorders are disruptive and distressing to many people, we offer same-day appointment times so that you can get the treatment you need as quickly as possible.
- Minimal waiting times: Our clinics are design to be as efficient as possible.
- Staff with exceptional empathy: All of our staff is trained to offer compassionate care and support, allowing you to feel at ease.
- Beautiful clinic environments: With soothing colors and comfortable furniture, our clinics have designed to be welcoming.
- A technology-driven approach: Our sleep disorders are diagnose and treated using the latest technologies, such as home sleep studies or telemedicine appointments.
- Virtual care is available after hours. You can receive the care you require from the comfort and privacy of your home.
Can sleep apnea lead to insomnia?
Sleep apnea is a condition that can lead to insomnia because of the breathing problems and frequent awakenings that occur at night.
What are the symptoms associate with sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring or gasping during sleep. They can also cause daytime fatigue, headaches in the morning, and difficulty concentrating.
How is sleep apnea detect?
Sleep apnea can usually diagnosed by a sleep study. This can performed in a lab or at home with a portable monitor.
What are the treatments for sleep apnea?
Treatment for sleep apnea may include lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking and losing weight, CPAP therapy, oral devices, or surgery.
What are the treatments for insomnia?
Insomnia can treated with cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT), medications, and lifestyle modifications (such as improving sleeping hygiene and reducing anxiety).
