Sleep Apnea: Can it Affect You? 
                     Sleep Apnea: Can it Affect 
You?
Most of us would be 
oblivious to the disease 
that affects about 34 
million Indians. The 
disease? Sleep apnea.
Snoring? That’s Normal Right!
A lot of us would ignore one of the prominent signs of sleep apnea as 
“Oh, I think everybody snores!”
Sleep apnea is a disorder that interrupts a person’s sleep because they 
cannot breathe.
People suffering from sleep apnea tend to stop breathing for short 
periods while sleeping at night. Basically, this means that the mind and 
body gets insufficient oxygen.
Sleep Apnea: Let’s Find the Types
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - block occurs due to 
the soft tissue collapsing in the back of your throat.
 Central Sleep Apnea -  happens because of the 
instability in the respiratory control centre.
Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome - observed in people 
who suffer from both the above mentioned types.
Sleep Apnea: Let’s Find the Risks
Certain factors can increase a person’s risk of being 
affected by sleep apnea.
Men are about 3 times more likely to suffer from the 
condition.
If the family has a history of sleep apnea, the risk of 
their children getting it increases. 
Older adults and middle-aged men are to be 
considered at a higher risk.
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