{"id":354,"date":"2015-02-24T14:08:06","date_gmt":"2015-02-24T19:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smilesbymindy.com\/blog\/?p=354"},"modified":"2019-12-26T21:07:19","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T21:07:19","slug":"sleep-apnea-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Your Sleep Apnea Risk with Intelligent Screening from Dr. Salzberg-Siegel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">Clinton Township, MI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/\">dental practice<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/meet-the-dentists.html\">Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel<\/a>, our team genuinely cares not only about your oral health, but about your overall wellness, too. That\u2019s why we specialize in offering comprehensive screening and treatment for serious health conditions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">obstructive sleep apnea<\/a>, a common sleep disorder that prevents proper airflow to the lungs while the affected patient is sleeping. With our <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep apnea assessment<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, <a href=\"http:\/\/selfscreen.net\/8\/osa\">screening<\/a>, and proven treatments, we can help you prevent the serious health effects associated with this widespread condition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Knowing the Symptoms &amp; Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea (OSA)<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">While excessively <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>loud snoring<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> is among the most noticeable symptoms of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>obstructive sleep apnea<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, there are other signs that you and your loved ones should keep in mind as well. These lesser known effects may help in the ultimate assessment of your risk and should be brought up in the next conversation you have with <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Dr. Salzberg-Siegel. <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Common symptoms include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Morning fatigue and headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Irritability or anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Inability to concentrate on daily tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In children, failure to grow or gain weight as expected for age group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep (insomnia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Waking up with a sore throat and\/or dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sudden awakenings with chest pain, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Risk factors <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">for the development of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep apnea <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Alcohol use before bedtime<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Being overweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Chronic nasal congestion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Narrowed airway, usually due to enlarged glands or a large neck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In addition to these factors, individuals who have a family history of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep apnea <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">are more likely to suffer from this condition. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>The Importance of Treating Sleep Apnea<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When left untreated or when insufficiently managed, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>obstructive sleep apnea <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">can lead to a wide variety of potentially life-threatening health complications, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Coronary artery disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Heart failure and cardiac arrest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Stroke<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Obesity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Disorders of thee eyes, including glaucoma, conjunctivitis, optic neuropathy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Excessive daytime fatigue, which may lead to accidents at work, at home, and behind the wheel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Nerve disorders, seizures, and epilepsy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Increased risk of severe asthma attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Risk to the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Chronic depression, anxiety, and other psychological problems <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Another pertinent side effect of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep apnea <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is substantial memory loss. If you often find yourself at a loss for a specific word or phrase, or if you frequently forget names, you may be unwittingly suffering from <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>obstructive sleep apnea. <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The majority of people affected by this common sleep disorder do not recall waking up throughout the night, though they do typically feel extremely tired upon waking and even throughout the day. This is another reason that screening for <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep apnea <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">is so integral to your overall health and well-being. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Sleep Apnea Screening in Clinton Township, MI<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It is estimated that more than 18 million men and women in America suffer from <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">apnea. Take control of your health and your life with a <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>sleep apnea assessment <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">at <a href=\"http:\/\/selfscreen.net\/8\">SelfScreen.net<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clintontownshipfamilydental.com\/contact.html\">consultation<\/a> with <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Dr. Salzberg-Siegel. <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We will work with you to develop a treatment plan that addresses your symptoms as well as the underlying cause of your <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>OSA <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">so that you can finally enjoy restful sleep and improved health. Conveniently located in <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Clinton Township, MI<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, our state-of-the-art practice is privileged to serve the needs of families from throughout the surrounding communities, including <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Saint Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Sterling Heights, Shelby, Fraser, <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Clinton Township, MI dental practice of Dr. Mindy Salzberg-Siegel, our team genuinely cares not only about your oral health, but about your overall wellness, too. 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