Sleep apnea and health risks - The Arena

sleep breathing disorders of the male population suffers from a quarter Italian, and you should not underestimate them, because in addition to annoying symptom of snoring can lead to serious health risks. He’s talked during the 42 th National Congress dell’Aipo, the Italian Association of Hospital Pulmonologists, which concludes today at the Palexpo VeronaFiere.
“Let’s talk about sleep apnea,” says Fabrizio Dal Farra, Head of group study of sleep-disordered breathing dell’Aipo, “suffers so severe between 4 and 7 per cent of the population, which has more than 30 apneas per hour, while 25 per cent of the male population and 9 percent of the Women have between five and 30 apneas per hour. It is a disease with many symptoms and often are treated as a single unit, without connecting to the apneas. When patients finally turn to the pulmonologist are already at an advanced stage and the recovery becomes impossible. “
Among the symptoms, as well as sudden awakenings, there are headache upon awakening, a serious daytime sleepiness, attention deficit and the tendency to urinate frequently during the night. “In most cases we turn to the doctor for the tendency to snore,” explains Dal Farra, “but then we discover that there are also all the other symptoms. Very often these people sorvappeso and weight loss is the first thing to do. If the disease is taken at the onset, it is possible to cure, so prevention is very important. ” The apnea can be dangerous because sufferers tend to fall asleep suddenly, maybe even while behind the wheel. But there’s more. “We found that apneas are to be linked with diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. They can cause high blood pressure and increased cholesterol, for physiological mechanisms. In addition, poor sleep increases weight, “the expert concludes. “Studies show that people who suffer from sleep apnea, so moderate or severe, has a survival rate which fell by 20%.” During the congress were also presented news and pharmacological techniques for respiratory diseases. For a better night’s sleep was patented a pillow that helps you to snore less. The item will be on the market, although prices are not just popular (between 600 and 700 euro). E.INN.