{"id":106,"date":"2019-03-10T05:32:15","date_gmt":"2019-03-10T05:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docronan.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2019-04-10T05:35:44","modified_gmt":"2019-04-10T05:35:44","slug":"sleep-apnea-in-chevy-chase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.docronan.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/10\/sleep-apnea-in-chevy-chase\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Sleep Diary Can Help Treat Sleep Apnea in Chevy Chase"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"womanSleep apnea<\/a> is a condition that affects over 22 million Americans. Unfortunately, many of the cases go undiagnosed, and one of the reasons is that the people suffering aren\u2019t aware they\u2019re exhibiting the traits. As you continue reading, a local dentist explains what sleep apnea in Chevy Chase is, lists some of the common symptoms and discusses the importance of keeping a sleep diary.<\/p>\n

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What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n

The term \u2018apnea\u2019 refers to a temporary cessation of breathing. Thus, for people suffering from sleep apnea, there are momentary lapses in their breathing while they rest that causes them to wake-up.<\/p>\n

Because these bouts can happen hundreds of times throughout the night, people suffering from this condition never quite feel rested, even after receiving the recommended seven-to-eight hours of sleep.<\/p>\n

The Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n

The first step to receiving the treatment needed for sleep apnea is to be aware there is a problem. One of the more common signs of the condition is loud snoring.<\/p>\n

This can result from the muscles in the throat collapsing or the tongue falling to the back of the mouth, both of which partially block the airway and cause the vibration that manifests as loud snoring.<\/p>\n

Here are some other symptoms to be on the lookout for:<\/p>\n