SLEEP DISORDERS
Obstructive sleep apnea treatment/ UARS & TMD
OSA
UARS
SLEEP, ANXIETY, AND BREATH ARE THE HOLY TRINITY. IMBALANCES IN ANYONE CAN DEEPLY IMPACT ONE’S WELLBEING.
WHAT ARE SLEEP DISORDERS?
Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is an Umbrella term consisting of a wide range of sleep-related breathing disorders and abnormalities during sleep that may not meet the criteria for a specific disorder. Sleep disorders can be categorized depending on various factors such as behaviors, issues with the natural sleep-wake cycles, breathing problems, difficulty sleeping, or the level of sleepiness experienced in the daytime. Some common types of breathing-related sleep disorders include the following,
- Mouth Breathing
- Snoring
- Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Daytime Sleepiness
SLEEP DISORDERED BREATHING & TMD
Sleep Disordered Breathing is a common cause of TMD. These disorders usually occur due to Incorrect breathing habits, which give rise to muscular dysfunction and postural imbalances This, in turn, worsens the sleep disorder, and the cycle remains constant. In some cases restricted (tongue tie) or low tongue posture may cause the tongue to sit on the floor of the mouth rather than the optimal roof position. This causes the upper jaw to become narrowed.
This throws the orofacial system off-balance and narrows the airway. The narrowing of the upper jaw naturally pushes the lower jaw back and further compromises the airway. To compensate, one begins clenching and grinding their teeth (sleep bruxism), which causes muscular dysfunction and articular disk displacement, causing TMD. This can also present itself in symptoms like anxiety, poor sleep, fatigue and a multitude of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
- MOUTH BREATHING
- NOISY BREATHING
- SNORING
- SLEEP APNEA
Mouth breathing is one of the early and most common signs of sleep disordered breathing, which may eventually progress to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a type of life-threatening condition that can occur in both children and adults. This condition is characterized by cessation of breathing, which may occur as a result of partial or complete respiratory tract obstruction. Obstructive sleep apnea treatment can be done by a specialist who would provide individualized treatment plans based on your specific problem.
ASSESS YOUR BREATHING & SLEEP
2) Take a piece of paper tape and apply it to the mouth so you are forced to breathe through the nose for a minimum of 3 minutes. Mouth breather get uneasy.
3) Instill a camera and a video of your sleep can be assessed or ask someone to check on you as you sleep.
4) You can take a Home Sleep Study or an In-Lab Sleep Study.
WHAT IS A SLEEP STUDY AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF SLEEP
STUDIES?
A sleep study is a comprehensive, non-invasive sleep test that helps diagnose sleep disorders like Sleep Apnea and UARS. A sleep study test allows the doctor to monitor your sleep while recording brain waves, heart rate, breathing, snoring, and oxygen levels in your blood during the cycles of REM and nonREM stages of sleep. The data collected from the test is then analyzed by a sleep apnea specialist, which helps determine if you have sleep apnea or any other type of sleep disorder.
Two popular types of sleep studies are:
1) In-lab sleep study (Polysomnography): In a sleep lab, you are provided with a private bedroom for an overnight stay. A sleep technician will then place sensors on your scalp, chest and legs. A small clip is also attached to your finger to monitor your oxygen levels in the blood.The sensors attached to your body are connected to a computer, which allows the sleep technician to monitor different activities throughout the night, including:
- Brain and muscle activity
- Leg and eye movements
- Respiratory airflow: breathing lapses and snoring
- Body positioning and movements
- Blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm
2) At-home Sleep Test: For an at-home sleep test, the doctor will provide you with a portable sleep and breathing monitoring device like a WatchPAT. On the night of the test, make sure you follow your regular bedtime routine and follow the instructions provided by the doctor on how to attach the monitoring sensors accurately.
In the morning, remove the sensors when you wake and return the testing equipment to the doctor’s office. The doctor will then set up a follow-up visit with you to discuss the test results.
The at-home sleep test kit usually has:
- A nasal cannula – to measure oxygen and airflow
- A finger clip – to measure oxygen and heart rate
- Special sensors – to monitor your breathing patterns
SYMPTOMS OF SLEEP DISORDERS, SLEEP APNEA & TMD
- Fatigue
- Feeling sleepy at day time
- Trouble waking up in the morning
- Poor performance in school, on a job, or in sports
- Increased clumsiness
- Falling asleep while working or in class
- Risk of serious accidents and injuries
- Poor Concentration
- Anxiety
- Energy levels
- Ability to retain information
- Irritability and Moodiness
- Headaches
- Loss of Libido
- Tiredness even after waking up
Long term consequences of chronic sleep deprivation may lead to a host of health problems including high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even early mortality.
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