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Rosie O'Donnell and 5 women have Sleep Myths
A few years ago, when Rosie O'Donnell still a popular talk show in the morning called The View she shared something about themselves that many women would feel too embarrassed to admit: Rosie explained that she had a sleep breathing problem called obstructive sleep apnea She even proudly demonstrated. to many thousands of women viewers about how they use the CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) mask every night. I am convinced that by doing so they hoped to raise awareness for more women to get tested for this all too common yet undiagnosed condition.
Unfortunately, her little frank disclosure have done to dispel myths about sleep apnea. Estimates show that 85% of sleep apnea patients diagnosed with a higher percentage of that number by women.
Below are the 5 most common myths that get in the way of women effectively treated for this condition. Find out what the possible consequences sleep apnea may on your health and take measures to prevent this problem affect you.
Sleep apnea Then and Now
Obstructive sleep apnea was first described in the 50s and 60s as a very rare disease in obese patients, older men snoring kept falling asleep during the days. But even now, about 40 years later, every medical lecture I attend about sleep apnea begins with a photograph of Joe the Fat Boy of Dicken's The Pickwickian Papers. Although anyone who knows anything about sleep apnea these days knows that this is only a caricature of real sleep apnea, has done nothing to refute this prevailing myths.
It is now known that about a 23% of men and 11% of women in this country have some degree of obstructive sleep apnea. This number is even higher in older women, especially after menopause. The reason why this is so problematic that untreated, sleep apnea, the patient is 2 to 3 fold increased risk of cardiovascular complications is as high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks or strokes. There are also a known association with depression, obesity, sexual dysfunction, and headache. However, many sleep apnea patients, many women are particularly not diagnosed due to the many myths surrounding this condition.
Where Did these myths come from?
Myth number one: "I'm not Rosie O'Donnell"
The first myth is that one has an older, heavy-set are, husband snoring sleep apnea. While this is true can be in this particular population, it may also occur in young thin women. This has been proven in several published research studies. But many young women will look at a celebrity, like Rosie O'Donnell and think, "I do not want her. I'm skinny. I can not have sleep apnea. The sad truth is, even many doctors still think that a thin young person can not have obstructive sleep apnea. Therefore, as a result of these prejudices, the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea was never considered even when present with many of the common signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. In my practice, there is an equal distribution of about 1 / 2 of the men and women who are diagnosed with sleep apnea, which are overweight, and 1 / 2 that is relatively thin.
Myth number two: "I'm not lazy"
Another misconception many people is that those who have sleep apnea tend to be sleeping too much or are just lazy. But the truth is, many sleep apnea patients, unlike their dull appearance, the generally high performing, because they have overcompensated for their lack of deep restful sleep. Also apneas or respiratory stoppages only happen when you're in deep sleep, so these people, even though they may seem to sleep for long hours, are not really getting the quality of a good night's sleep they need.
Myth number three: "I do not snore."
Many people associate with severe obstructive sleep apnea, snoring. Again, the severe sleep apnea patients This is usually the case, but many people with mild to moderate conditions do not snore at all. Remember that snoring, by definition, means that one still breathing (somewhat). Apnea means total blockage. So, if you do not breathe, you're not snoring. This is the third myth that duty should be imposed.
Myth number four: "I'm a light sleeper"
"I know I did not have sleep apnea." This is one of the most common statements I hear from women I have even been a possibility, in fact, studies have shown over and over again that as a patient, are very poor at predicting whether you have obstructive sleep apnea. This is because it only happens while you sleep. Obviously there are several minor exceptions to the rule, like waking up, while snoring, but in general, the above statement is true. Research has shown that even bedmates are poor at predicting sleep apnea. To find out if your spouse cholesterol was elevated just by watching him?
Myth Number five: "Sleep tests are inaccurate"
The last myth is related to the actual sleep study itself far of sleep apnea can be determined. Many patients prepare for these tests formalized by saying "I will not sleep in a sleep laboratory." If you're in a strange bed with multiple monitors and leads to your body is an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience, but it is rare when I have someone who really could not sleep enough to provide useful data to collect. We have no need for a whole night sleep, we only need about 3-4 hours continuous or interrupted sleep. Some even complain that they do not sleep. However, the brain waves in their sleep research results, By definition, that there are significant sleep there. Another frequent scenario is when I run across a patient undergoes a sleep study and the test shows no significant obstructive sleep apnea. But just because the investigation did not sleep apneas does not mean that the quality of your sleep is still good. The reason is that an "apnea" is defined as a total stoppage of breathing due to obstruction in the throat for 10 seconds or longer. There is a lesser form of an "apnea" where there is a airflow, but dropped sharply but it takes more than 10 seconds (hypopneas). If the minimum threshold for obstructive sleep apnea is 15 "apneas" every hour. and when you stop 30 times per hour breathing, but if each episode only lasts 8 seconds, then you zero apneas and hypopneas. As confusing as that sounds, in this case, you are told you can not sleep apnea , but you still feel lousy when you wake up in the morning. This is a common situation in patients with upper airway resistance syndrome, which is a preparatory stage before they are comfortable with OSA.
As you can see there are no absolute when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea. Indeed, the myths and stereotypes based on a distortion of truth. Unfortunately, these myths lead to or worsen untreated high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, heart attack and stroke. It is my wish that you and others you know will be better trained to dispel these myths to a better breathing, better sleep and better health to promote themselves, their families and their friends.
About the Author
Steven Y. Park, MD is a surgeon and author of the book, Sleep, Interrupted: A physician reveals the #1 reason why so many of us are sick and tired. Endorsed by New York Times best-selling authors Christiane Northrup, M.D., Dean Ornish, M.D., Mark Liponis, M.D., Mary Shomon, and many others. http://doctorstevenpark.com
Phil O'Donnell. Our thoughts are with his family, colleagues and friends?
How tragic
Sure. Very tragic. You do not expect to happen with a young, fit person. My heart goes out to his family. x
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