My husband snores so loudly that he breaks out in a cold sweat… Why does he do this?

My husband snores so loudly that he's breaking out in a cold sweat. Besides snoring, many other common symptoms can also be signs of sleep apnea, so it's important to be vigilant.

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing temporarily stops during sleep due to a significant narrowing of the airway. Unlike simple snoring, it's classified as a medical condition. Because it occurs during sleep, it's difficult to recognize, making it easily overlooked. Especially in winter, when sunlight is scarce, melatonin secretion, also known as the sleep hormone, decreases, making deep sleep difficult. Furthermore, the dryness of indoor air increases the risk of respiratory problems.

 

CNN in the US reported that the abnormal symptoms that can occur when you have sleep apnea are

Cold sweats, frequent awakenings, teeth grinding, depression and severe fatigue, insomnia I picked my back.

 

A study found that one in three people with sleep apnea experience night sweats. The reason cited is that our bodies shift into "fight or flight" mode due to a lack of sufficient oxygen. According to the Mayo Clinic, other conditions besides sleep apnea can also cause night sweats, such as cancer, thyroid problems, the flu or bacterial infections, and menopause.

If you can't breathe properly while you sleep, you may not be able to get a deep sleep and may wake up frequently to go to the bathroom.

 

Nocturnal enuresis is usually caused by excessive alcohol consumption, diabetes, edema, high blood pressure, certain drug reactions, pregnancy, prostate problems, and excessive water intake. Experts say sleep apnea can also cause nocturnal enuresis. am.

 

Studies have shown that half of patients with sleep apnea experience nocturnal enuresis, and that treatment that improves sleep quality reduces the number of times they wake up during the night.

 

Bruxism can also be caused by sleep apnea. Although not yet proven, one theory suggests that when the airway is blocked, the mouth and jaw muscles try to open it. Headaches that occur immediately upon waking, due to insufficient oxygen supply and difficulty in deep sleep, may also be caused by sleep apnea.

 

As the quality of sleep deteriorates, fatigue builds up, and sensitive people have difficulty falling back asleep after waking up, which can lead to insomnia.

 

If you don't get enough sleep, your thinking, reaction, memory, and problem-solving skills can decline, disrupting your daily life and even causing depression, so you need to be very careful.

 

It is a disease that is easy to overlook and not take seriously.

Sleep apnea is It can not only increase the risk of developing cardiovascular complications such as high blood pressure, stroke, angina, and myocardial infarction, but also have a negative impact on mental health. It can be dangerous because it can cause harm. It is recommended that you or those around you carefully observe and, if you have any suspicious symptoms, consult a specialist as soon as possible to receive appropriate treatment.

 

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I've heard a lot about sleep apnea dementia,

Cardiovascular complications such as hypertension, stroke, angina, and myocardial infarction

This is the first time I've heard of these symptoms.

 

Always check your health first

I feel like my sleep quality is improving

 

I guess I'm just tired and snoring..

I don't even think about it