Article: How Does Snoring Affect Cardiovascular Health?

[BackInTheGame78]

I think what he is getting at is there are multiple factors going on and that snoring or sleep apnea is not the SOLE cause. A lot of people get sleep apnea because they are obese, which typically is from eating a poor diet and not exercising or being active. Such a diet will also likely raise your blood pressure, elevate your cholesterol and even lead to being insulin resistant or full blown diabetic. Disregarding very specific cases of more isolated sleep apnea, such as yours, I think you'll find that many of these health markers are correlated with one another.

Well sure that's true enough, but if we are going to look at it like that, then the actual issue isn't diabetes or being overweight, it's simply what they have chosen to put in their mouth over the past few decades and lack of exercise/sedentary lifestyle

 

[Pierce Manhammer]

How would you even know you have it?

If you snore there is a good possibility you have some level of OSA. Many smart watches can tell you if you do. There are apps available that record your sleep and tell you.

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Snoring apps offer are useful ways to track progress with snoring. They can help identify if someone snores and what caused their snoring.

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Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include:

• Excessive daytime sleepiness.
• Loud snoring.
• Observed episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.
• Waking during the night and gasping or choking.
• Awakening in the morning with a dry mouth or sore throat.
• Morning headaches.
• Trouble focusing during the day.
• Mood changes, such as depression or being easily upset.
• High blood pressure.
• Decreased interest in sex

 

[BackInTheGame78]

How would you even know you have it?

Easiest way would be if you are sleeping with someone and they tell you are snoring. Snoring = sleep apnea almost 100% of the time.

Other than that, waking up tired constantly or waking multiple times during the night are the most common.

If you have a smart watch, looking at your pulse ox is a good indicator overnight. If it dips below 90 regularly and especially if it is significantly below that is a good indicator.