Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS)

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Evidently, a good night’s sleep is crucial and essential to our well-being. Back2Sleep stands out by offering specific solutions to improve nighttime breathing. This article aims to support individuals suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) by offering innovative and certified products to promote peaceful nights.

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome?

OSAS is a nighttime breathing disorder that manifests as frequent breathing pauses during the night. It is often caused by the relaxation of the muscles in the throat walls, leading to blockage in the airways. This can cause frequent awakenings and prevent the body from experiencing deep sleep. It is estimated that nearly 2 to 5% of the adult population are affected by this illness, making it a common condition. Without treatment, sleep apnea can lead to potentially life-threatening complications.

What are the symptoms?

Individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome may experience various issues that affect their quality of life and nighttime well-being, such as:

• Severe snoring, which is observed in 95% of cases, often disturbing those around them.
• Breathing pauses observed by others, with episodes of gasping for air and feelings of suffocation.
• Sleep interrupted by frequent awakenings, waking up startled, with a strong feeling of choking or suffocation.
• Nightmares or episodes of choking, falling, or imminent death, which can lead to sleep disturbances and awakenings.
• Sleep issues like nocturia (frequent nighttime urination), as well as erectile dysfunction for men and decreased libido.

People with this syndrome may also suffer from:

• Fatigue: Significant asthenia, which can lead to exhaustion, along with difficulties concentrating, mood disorders, irritability, as well as morning headaches.
• Daytime sleepiness: Excessive daytime drowsiness that cannot be explained by other factors. Even after what may feel like a full night’s sleep, patients wake up feeling like they haven’t had any sleep. This drowsiness can be difficult to manage and negatively impact your daily activities.

What are the causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome?

Understanding the root causes of this syndrome is essential to better treat and/or prevent it. These causes can vary from one person to another:

• Obesity is the main cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. The accumulation of fat leads to an increase in fatty tissue around the neck, which can obstruct breathing.
• Aging: The risk of OSAS increases over time as the throat muscles relax more and more. The obstruction can be caused by structural or anatomical abnormalities such as a large tongue, narrow palate, or swollen tonsils.
• Genetic predisposition: Some individuals may have a hereditary risk.
• Smoking: Cigarettes or other types of smoking can irritate the airways and increase the overall risk of inflammation for your whole body, and specifically for your mouth and throat.

What are the long-term health consequences of OSAS?

OSAS can have serious health consequences, notably increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The gravity of these complications makes the importance and urgency of proper diagnosis and treatment obvious!

Cardiovascular disorders and type 2 diabetes are two major complications related to sleep apnea:

• Cardiovascular disorders: Apnea episodes reduce oxygenation, increasing stress on the heart, which can lead to hypertension and promote atherosclerosis, thus compromising the normal blood flow.
• Type 2 diabetes: Sleep disturbances often affect hormonal balance and blood sugar regulation, leading to metabolic disorders. Oxidative stress and inflammation can severely and permanently damage the pancreatic beta cells, therefore limiting insulin production.

How is Sleep Apnea diagnosed and treated?

Sleep apnea can be diagnosed easily, provided you follow these two simple steps:

1. Medical consultation:

Ear, Nose and Throat Examination: A specialist will carefully examine your airways to detect obstacles that might prevent you from breathing normally, like enlarged tonsils or a small jaw.

Risk Factor Evaluation: The doctor will assess all risk factors for sleep apnea, such as hypertension and being overweight. He will probably be measuring your BMI and waist circumference.

2. Sleep Evaluation:

Nocturnal Ventilatory Polygraphy: This test aims to record a number of information related to your sleep, over the course of about six hours, including an EKG, respiratory movements, airflow, and oxygen saturation.

Polysomnography: For a more comprehensive analysis of your sleeping patterns, this test measures brain activity, eye and muscle movements, and helps assess sleep quality.

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What solutions are available to improve sleep quality and relieve OSAS?

Back2Sleep offers you two products specifically designed to reduce the symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, providing an effective solution for your sleep problems and an immediate relief for those of you who are sleep deprived:

Anti-Snoring Starter Kit : this kit effectively reduces snoring by clearing your airways and making sure they stay clear. With this kit, you will soon be enjoying peaceful nights and waking up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day!

Back2Sleep nasal stent : this innovative device ensure the airways stay open, reduces obstructive sleep apnea symptoms, and promotes restful and restorative sleep.

How to use Back2Sleep products for treatment?

You can simply follow the steps below:

1. Choose the right size product for you.
2. Set up the device: Gently insert the nasal stent into each nostril before going to bed.
3. Wear regularly: Every night, use a stent to keep your nasal passages open and improve your breathing during sleep.

Visit the Back2sleep.eu website now to access plenty of guidance and advice that can help improve your sleep. You’ll have the opportunity to speak with a customer service representative who will be available to assist you, either by phone or email.

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