| Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition which results from the collapsing of the tissues of the throat during sleeping, resulting in severe snoring and episodes of apnea (breathing stops momentarily). This results in low oxygen levels in the blood stream, and the lack of restful sleep. People with OSA are usually tired regardless of how much sleep they get, often have morning headaches and uncontrolled acid reflux. Chronic OSA, when left untreated, can cause a multitude of medical problems, including severe asthma, coughing, acid reflux, heart disease, diabetes, obesity and chronic lung conditions. Children can also be affected by sleep apnea, especially when the tonsils and adenoid tissues are enlarged from allergies. Find out more about sleep apnea, including symptoms that suggest the diagnosis, how the condition is tested for, and the treatments that are available. |
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