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A Review on Detection and Treatment Methods of Sleep Apnea
Rajeswari Jayaraj1, Jagannath Mohan2, Adalarasu Kanagasabai3
1Research Associate, School of Electronics Engineering, VIT University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|May 18, 2017
Summary
Sleep apnea, a common breathing disorder, involves pauses in breathing during sleep. This review covers its detection using heart rate and respiratory events, and discusses various treatment methods.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Respiratory Disorders
- Cardiology
Background:
- Sleep apnea is a prevalent breathing-related sleep disorder characterized by recurrent pauses in breathing during sleep.
- Symptoms include involuntary night-time events like teeth grinding and night terrors.
- Untreated sleep apnea significantly increases the risk of serious health issues, including cardiac arrhythmias and stroke.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current methods for detecting sleep apnea.
- To discuss established and emerging treatments for sleep apnea.
- To highlight the association between smoking and increased sleep apnea risk.
Main Methods:
- Review of published literature on sleep apnea detection and treatment.
- Analysis of detection methods based on heart rate and respiratory events.
Main Results:
- Sleep apnea detection can be achieved through monitoring heart rate and respiratory patterns.
- Various treatment strategies exist for managing sleep apnea.
- Smokers face a substantially elevated risk of developing sleep apnea compared to non-smokers.
Conclusions:
- Early detection and appropriate treatment of sleep apnea are crucial for preventing severe health consequences.
- Further research into effective sleep apnea management strategies is warranted.
- Public health initiatives addressing smoking cessation may help reduce sleep apnea prevalence.
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