😴 Understanding Sleep Apnea - Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

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Uncle Nicko
00:00 Introduction
00:40 What is sleep apnea
02:00 Types of sleep apnea
05:00 Treating sleep apnea
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Sleep Apnea affects over 42,000,000 adults in the USA! A recent study showed that one in ten Australians suffer from undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea; in the males aged 40-69 years this could be as high as 49 % and in males aged over 70 years, as high as 62 %!
So what is sleep apnea? What causes it and how do you treat it?

[@CampingGuy]

I was fighting for air every time when I'm sleeping for 35 years. I received my CPAP when I was 36, and from that on, my brain felt great like never been before!

[@gerrybhoy1363]

Got mine a year ago and can't use it can't get to sleep with it a get 50 odd events an hour,how did you get use to it

[@CampingGuy]

@@gerrybhoy1363 well I really got tired of suffocating and snoring really loud every night and my wife even said that I would stopped breathing for more than a minute. And I'm really fed up sleeping for 8 hrs and waking up in the morning still very light headed and sleepy. I wanted to change my life so I managed to wear my CPAP every night and I have no problem with it from day 1 when I got my machine. I look at this way..I rather have a air hose when I'm sleeping at night than snoring and suffocating. The cpap machine made my lungs stronger and now I can run longer distance. Just try to be determined my friend

[@CampingGuy]

@@gerrybhoy1363 oh, maybe the air pressure is too high and maybe that's why you cannot sleep with it. Tell your sleep wellness about it because maybe that's the problem

[@gerrybhoy1363]

@@CampingGuy Will do buddy starting again tonight with it hopefully 🙏 a can get a sleep

[@CampingGuy]

@@gerrybhoy1363 take care my friend I'll be around

[@debbyford7349]

i have been so exhausted the past 2-3 years, with a deep desire to sleep all day. I would just start to doze anytime I’d sit still to read or do any work. All of my blood tests showed normal hormones, nothing going on with my thyroid or anything else. FINALLY, I decided to talk with a sleep doctor. I did a sleep study and I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea at 53 events per hour. I could cry having finally figured out what the problem was!! I couldn’t get my CPAP device soon enough. I am so incredibly thankful for this life saving therapy!!!! I have used my machine for just one week and I have already noticed a difference!! I actually look forward to sleeping now too! (Because I know I am gradually getting back my health, so I can be around for my sons.) ❤️

[@AnodicGoods]

I am newly diagnosed. I am 39 and suffered for my whole life with snoring and tiredness. Last night was night 2 on the cpap machine I got 4.6 ahi from 21.5 of sleep test. This is life changing. When I used cpap it was instant relief. Day 2 I am feeling so good best I have felt in many years.

[@gagethompson5299]

Very glad you made this video! I was diagnosed recently, and now I can see the signs in my friends and send this to them!

[@bjw4859]

I have just been diagnosed with sever sleep apnea, put it this way, on the apnea hypopnea index one of my reading was 112/hr , my blood oxygen level got down to a nadir saturation of 69% & a sleep efficiency of 53%, now I didn't know what most of that meant, but I was immediately sent to a sleep study place & sent home with a CPAP machine so they can study me remotely. I am not very keen on having a nose/mouth mask hooked up to me every night as I can't stand anything around my face when I'm sleeping so still struggling with that one. But, finding videos & comments like this from long time sufferers is changing my mind, so thank you all for that, cheers.

[@bhekingobese9300]

One month using CPAP machine... I feel more awake and more alert in a way I can't explain. Im now used sleeping with my CPAP machine it is my darling of my health. Thank you for your informative lecture...it is inspirational.

[@Dundradhar]

I'm sorry to ask but does cpap cured snoring aswell ?

[@bhekingobese9300]

@@Dundradhar Yes it does and it helps to align the body by giving it a better sleep. Since I started using CPAP I feel the positive difference within myself.

[@Dundradhar]

@@bhekingobese9300 Thank you for your answer :) . this year i gained 30 kg of weight and now im 107 kg and unfortunatelly loud snoring and apnea started. As long as i read lack of oxygen is making it difficult to lose weight aswell. I better go and see a sleep doctor soon.

[@bhekingobese9300]

@@Dundradhar do it Brother... There are many health rewards in regard of working against sleeping apnea and at the same time if you drive most of the time, it saves you from unnecessary road accidents. Sleep apnea contribute a lot to road accidents and other accidents

[@Dundradhar]

@@bhekingobese9300 thank you for all the information and answers. I really appreciate it.

[@dwaynewood1795]

I love my cpap machine! It took less than 2 weeks to get used to sleeping with it and then I fell in love with it. The therapy is very beneficial to your health , it changed my life.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Dwayne, really appreciate your comment mate! Thanks for sharing your experience with the therapy. All the best. Nick :-)

[@Jaeno311]

Great video! One of the best cpap channels!

[@CPAPReviews]

J Shroud thanks brother 🤜🏻🤛🏻. Appreciate the kind words. Have a great day 😊

[@lyndonbushnell8080]

I had 120 episodes an hour 12 years ago, since the first night with CPAP I've slept well & had no issues & swear by CPAP.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Lyndon, thanks for sharing your experience with CPAP. Great to hear it's working well for you. Stay safe friend. Nick

[@ShannonTheMojito]

These videos are so helpful and your voice is relaxing too

[@mathwithbronwen4944]

Great video. I've had sleep apnea for years, and learned a lot with this short video. Thanks!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Bronwen, really appreciate that! Have a great day. Nick

[@carlosluissantander4359]

Just wonderful, I've been looking for "how is obstructive sleep apnoea treated?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - letochy fast apnea plan - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? It is a great one of a kind product for discovering how to get rid of sleep apnea minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my brother in law got excellent results with it.

[@ohemengrichard9926]

What is the symptoms brother and please

[@kathlenesims767]

Dud you wake up on the morning get up and find yourself out if breath and heart pounding

[@gregmeyer9408]

Excellent advice and have total thanks...been on A-PAP for over a year. Life changing and I'm so grateful!

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Greg, appreciate the kind words brother ;-). Have a great day

[@timjacobs783]

You are the best! New user, and have watched your three training videos. Couldn’t have managed without them!

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Tim, really appreciate the kind words mate. Glad you're enjoying the vids. Let me know if you ever need a hand. Nick

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[@kelvinbeels9530]

Thanks very much for the video, very informative. I've struggled with cpap machines for 4 years and only just found out about bi-pap machines thanks to your video. Thanks again.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Kelvin, that's great! Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm actually doing a bipap video over the next few weeks :-). Cheers Nick

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[@Jalmari1]

I will get my cpap device in three weeks. Can’t wait to sleep properly 🤩

[@celyvalenz110]

This video is so informative. I found my answer I think it's my weigh. Ive always been a thin petite person, I have gained few pounds and most of it on my neck area. I will start by losing 10 to 15 pounds.

[@maryliconproudgrammycroche8487]

Ty so much for all your knowledge. I’m learning a lot. Waiting to do a at home sleep study . I wore an oxygen sensor overnight and my odi was 64 . I honestly did not think I had it, but I’m so tired everyday , I do snore and have a deviated septum, and my mother had it. By listening to you , it has taught me so much and i really appreciate it , Thank you 😊

[@ShaGemDropper]

What did ur results show?

[@ShaGemDropper]

@Tina Crawford What did ur results show?

[@aazaabazza]

Very informative and well spoken mate! My dad and I are soon to perform our sleep study with ResMed. We're not overweight by any means but probably do have narrow airways due to our Asian background. Keen to see the results and get treated!

[@CPAPReviews]

Cheers for that. Appreciate the great feedback! Yeah it's not always a weight related. Just be a bit careful doing your study with ResMed. It's like going to the doctor that owns the pharmacy out the front if you know what i mean. If you get diagnosed with sleep apnea they're probably going to try and sell you ResMed gear. Just keep in mind there are other manufacturers that create great equipment for about half the price. All the best, let me know how you go. Nick

[@evelyn2327]

I have mild obstructive sleep apnea and I was diagnosed like about a year ago. I never knew how I got I was so confused, I was like about 11 or 12. Thank you for this video !

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Evelyn, glad you enjoyed the video. 11 or 12 is probably the amount of apneas and hypopnes you're having per hour. They call this value the AHI. I probably wouldn't worry too much about your mild sleep apnea unless you're feeling really flat and tired during the day :-). The condition can get worse over time though so just go with what your body is telling you. If you're feeling really run down then might be time to trial cpap therapy to see how it makes you feel. Best wishes and thanks for your comment. Nick

[@groove9tube]

Very good vid. Just sent this to my son who probably has OSA (he’s only 31). I hope he gets tested. OSA really messed up my life until I went on CPAP.

[@CPAPReviews]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope your Son does also. OSA has messed up a lot of people lives. The good news is that it's relatively easy to treat and turn the life around. Cheers

[@neilashdown6854]

Great vid and I fully agree with the weight loss advise after using my APAP for about 5 years every night I decided to loose weight I lost a 140 lbs in a year and it was life changing with Apnea treatment. The pressure my machine works at is so much lower which makes such a difference to your compliance. I use a nasal pillow mask with a mouth piece to keep it in place with virtually no leakage I am somewhat of a veteran with over 20,000 hrs recorded on my trusty machine but of all the things I have tried to improve compliance big weight loss is by far the best thing you can do for yourself. And never give up the last 8000 hours since the weight loss have been a breeze good luck fellow sufferers.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, thanks for sharing your insights and experience! Huge congratulations on the incredible weight loss also (inspirational!). All the best for the future. Nick

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[@qualityreno9689]

this guy ROCKs! thank you so much fro these videos.

[@michellesandoval2264]

Thank you always great info!

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Michelle, really appreciate that. Cheers

[@hermaninc]

I went from 95 events an hour to less than 1 an hour after treatment

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Shane, that's pretty impressive hey! Congratulations!

[@juliangomez660]

99 here just tested last Monday

[@Kick-111]

What treatment did you receive mate .?

[@hermaninc]

@@Kick-111 I have a CPAP set to 16 pressure. Works like a charm for me.

[@eozen81]

Thank you very much for this very informative video. I have learnt a lot.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, very welcome. Have a great day 👋🏻

[@andrewkoetz3933]

Nick, I've gone without sleep apnea diagnosis from when I was a child; back when I was a kid I was very active all the way through high-school and I was diagnosed with OSA in my early 30's, I was stillvery active and I am a big man, (not in the overweight side, but the muscular side). My first doctor said my problem is my throat and the muscle structure is "heavy" around my throat. I am now in my mid 50's

[@thomasjennings2790]

Very informative and straight to the point. Thankyou. From Ireland

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day Thomas, thanks brother! Appreciate that :-)

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[@theLTCspecialist]

Nick, I enjoy your videos. They are all good & have taught me a lot about sleep apnea. Production value are very good...even though my American ears at first struggled to understand your Ozzie accent...not any more. I have only been on a prescribed CPAP machine since January 19, 2021, but got used to it almost immediately. I think my attitude (& a very supportive wife) had much to do with my adjustment.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, I appreciate the words of encouragement and support! Production is something I'm gradually getting better at although I'm still a novice I have to admit. I do it all myself. I know I have to work on making the videos a bit more 'entertaining'. I'm glad you enjoy them and that you're getting use to my Aussie Slang :-). You're lucky to have supportive wife and I encourage everyone who reads this to be supportive of your partner and their health and well being. Keep up the great work brother. Have a great day. Nick

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[@MsHeatherism]

you are so likeable and make watching sleep apnea videos interesting.. thank you Nick

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you! Made my day :-)

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[@SMG043]

Good video, thanks for creating it

[@CPAPReviews]

Very welcome, glad you enjoyed it

[@VUDACRIS]

Very informative video! Never thought I had sleep apnea untill i kept waking up every night and my gf told me I snored louder than a G6 ✈️ and I stopped breathing sometimes in my sleep 😴. Also I'm Asian so the fact we have narrower airways is interesting.

[@CPAPReviews]

G'day yes great point regarding the narrow airways! A lot of people associate sleep apnea with being overweight but it affects different ethnicities in different ways! Cheers

[@glenmantle7203]

Fantastic video Very informative

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Glen, thanks for the feedback mate. Appreciate it :)

[@christianwallpaperfree]

great video ... thanks

[@CPAPReviews]

Christian Wallpaper Free Appreciate that 😊

[@JH-KU]

Thank you very much for this informative video, clearly explained. My wife recently told me that I am snoring !!

[@CPAPReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nonacee5065]

The sleep study showed 36.4 events p/h ranging from 28 seconds to 145 seconds, with sats at 63%. I couldn't hold my breath for that long if I tried, it was quite a shock. Diagnosed as severe apnea. I bought all the equipment on the spot and have convinced myself I like my machine, even though i've had a vertigo attack lasting nearly 2 weeks after the second night on the machine. It's much improved now and I'm getting used to be hooked up. Hopefully it will help with the weight, blood pressure, inflammation and all the other fun things a stressed out body holds onto.

[@harebear69]

Brilliant explain 👏🏻

[@CPAPReviews]

Thanks Dan, appreciate the support. Nick

[@Nightshade1881]

I have severe sleep apnea Probably went close to 5 or 6 years not knowing I had it But in those 5 years I ruined my life Got depression Stopped paying bills Sex life was terrible My wife kept telling me I would stop breathing But I wouldn’t go to the doctor. It wasn’t till I started falling asleep behind the wheel way to often And I had way to many close calls I didn’t really care anymore tho Death was the easy way out. But then I finally went for a sleepy study And yup I would stop breathing about 90 times Once I started using a Cpap My life changed!! Much more happier But I still have to deal with the crap I ruined. Erections came back after a few weeks on the cpap :)

[@ALMoori]

I suffer from sleep apnea and also erectile dysfunction, could my ed be fixed once i am able to have normal sleep through cpap machine.

[@ALMoori]

Do ppl all their life needs cpap machine for their sleep apnea.

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[@MzDaUgly]

When you would wake up in the night would your heart rate be increased or feel as if it’s pounding fast ? Or irregular

[@eliwhalen2986]

Pretty crazy that sleep apnea affects so many people... You would think it would be a medical crisis but a lot of people disregard it. What's interesting is that there are treatments that are not the CPAP machine. There are some companies such as Zephyr Sleep Technologies that have a cool machine that dentists can give to you to see if you can just get one of these "mouth guard" type fixtures that can treat mild-moderate sleep apnea.

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[@mariebrady8475]

Thanks for all the info, very helpful… I’ve been using a CPAP now for not quite two weeks but for some reason still extremely tired when I wake up all across-the-board the machine is telling me that everything’s good 70s 80s and 90s and I have a great seal with the mask but I’m still so sleepy all day long

[@SuperCarol1948]

Yep--know the feeling😪

[@whitneyp8604]

I was diagnosed with mild obstructive sleep apnea on the 9th and I got to go back to do another sleep study on a cpap machine so they can order my cpap machine and they want me sleep on my side until my next sleep study.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Whitney, good advice from you clinic regarding sleeping on your side or even a slightly elevated angle :-). Cheers Nick

[@neldoral11]

I sleep on my side and I still wake up and I got diagnosed with sleep apnea I go back the 22nd

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[@andrewlewiscameras]

Good content buddy 👍

[@tturi2]

my mouth and jaw is always in quite a bit of pain after using my splint and I am considering the pressurised one

[@mattfleischman176]

Like your videos. You forgot one other thing that can cause sleep apnea, Hypothyroidism. I have hypothyroidism & it makes me overweight. I have never slept on my back,always my side,but have sleep apnea.

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[@aikiuke]

I thought I only had sleep apnea half of the time so I was worried that if I got tested I would get a false negative. But no, I felt like I slept fine during the test but still had mild apnea. So if you're on the fence about getting tested, just get it done. At least do a take home test. That's my 2 cents anyway.

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[@jeffj318]

Superb video!

[@CPAPReviews]

Thank you very much!

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[@MikeDC007]

I had terrible aerophagia with CPAP, but BiPap gave me no aerophagia - for me it's so much easier on my body and my machine usage with BiPap is 98%. I virtually never slept without it. CPAP for me was torture

[@BrendanH99_]

I have an AHI of 31.8. I get my machine one Wednesday. Wish me luck guys.

[@thamnophisrex5895]

My results came back severe and I am not surprised . Cpap is on the way.

[@CPAPReviews]

Best thing you will ever do! Good luck

[@donnapatacchiola6713]

Continuous positive airway pressure

[@kevonmason6140]

My partner normally sleeps on her back. She is trying to change that habit also with my help if I wake up seeing that she is on her back. She has tried a couple of different masks with the positive airway pressure machine and gave up as when she rolls over during her sleep the masks slips from it's original sealed position allowing air to blow out across her face and waking her and sometimes myself up due to the noise of the air escaping. We tightened the mask up to try and prevent the mask from slipping, but after several attempts and the mask feeling too tight, she has given up on this type of therapy.

[@maryvictorious5893]

Oh, and it seems my jaw relaxes open often once I'm asleep, which sleep doesn't last long because when that happens (of course) my gear freaks out and makes a bunch of noise and I can't breathe properly. I imagine this happens to lots of people. I've read/heard about mouth tape and some kind of jaw strap to use for this issue. What do you recommend? Thanks again.

[@vivianebastien2159]

I have severe insomnia,went to a sleep med,and was diagnosed with sleep apnea. I don’t fall asleep in the day time. I’m on different pills and still can’t sleep.

[@NFT_TX]

Is this happen on a deeper sleep or just at any initial stage? Thank you.

[@PDXMedicOne]

You did not post the video of you using the sleep apnea machine?

[@alejandrooliva1788]

Hi, great videos. Do You know if the feeling of imbalance, instability and dizziness, may be symptoms related to Apnea?

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, thank you so much. Yes it certainly can! The pressure can effect the inner ear and cause these problems in some patients. I recommend keeping the cpap pressure very low in the beginning if this is the case. Thank you. Nick

[@yonixia8712]

Hmm everytime I see myself closing my mouth it feels like I can’t breathe not really sure why, like I could breathe from my nose prefectly, but when closing my mouth it feels like I can’t breathe properly. I also have a really dry throat and its hard for me to get some sleep since i start going into panic mode when I close mouth since I feel the sensation of not breathing normally, and start getting worse when I focus to much about it. I also get these wierd choking sensation at times, and at times it’s hard for me to swallow. Its really frustrating and scares me a lot. Can someone please inform me if this has to due with sleep apnea, as the symptoms for sleep apnea sort of fall into how i feel throught the day regardless if its night or day time. Thank you!

[@roynellbanks3315]

What type of CPAP machine should I be looking into for truck driving.

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[@bernicekizart4311]

Does vitamin B1 cause or is related to sleep apnea?

[@saidulhaque5516]

very good video on cpap.thanks

[@CPAPReviews]

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[@mofoco1971]

Used the night owl test to diagnosed that i had sleep apnea. it was easy to use, now on to cpap iam over 50.just don't know if i can have anything on my face when i sleep may have flashbacks from Desert Storm.😔

[@maryvictorious5893]

I have an AirFit N20 mask. The end of the hose that snaps into the headgear-nose cradle(?) has a vent in the front. Throughout the treatment air blows out of this vent. Is that how it should be? Somewhere I read/heard that there should be a complete seal around the nose, but this doesn't feel like a complete seal if air is constantly blowing out of it. Also, I appreciate your expertise and equanimity of your presentations. Just facts, common sense, and opinions, no drama. Thanks.

[@brandi6591]

Yes there has to be a vent otherwise you're breathing back in your toxic air.

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[@Geo796H]

Only 27 and just been diagnosed with OSA a severe case.

[@redhatpat9387]

Good information about the various types of machines. A while back I watched another vid of yours about the "half" mask, and got the ok to try it. In the office I was perfectly fine with the mask under my nose, but, when I got home and hooked it up to my machine, I felt like I was smothering because I was having a hard time breathing out against the pressure that was directly under my nose! Needless to say, I went back to using my full mask. My current machine is over 7 years old, and, after watching this, I think I might inquire about getting an APAP machine. Do you think it would help alleviate the extremely dry mouth I wake up with in the morning? On a side note, whenever I have a medical procedure that requires me to have anesthesia (such as a biopsy or my pacemaker), I bring the machine with me and use it while I'm under. I tell the medical staff that I know I will be given O2, BUT, it won't do me any good if it can't get to my lungs! They usually don't have a problem with me using it. :D

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Mate, glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah the masks are always a bit tricky and it can be sometimes a bit hit and miss for many people. Regarding the machine. If you are upgrading, i would definitely get an AUTO. I don't recommend FIXED PRESSURE to anyone. Will it help with your dry mouth....Hmmm, possibly. It will most likely run at an average 20-30% less pressure than your fixed unit which will help to a degree. There's a mouth wash a lot of customers tell me about called Biotene www.biotene.com which might help. Also just make sure you preheat your humidifier water and run the humidity high of a night. The other option you could try is some mouth strips like somnifix bit.ly/2HV1Sdb. Have a great day

[@redhatpat9387]

@@CPAPReviews Thanks for your response and suggestions. However, I will not allow any products in my house that contain xylitol because it is very toxic to dogs- so Biotene is not an option. And, unfortunately, I have several contra-indications against the Somnifix strips. So it looks like my best bet is to see if I can switch to an APAP. Thanks again.

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[@77MyEsha]

I'm being investigated for sleep apnea as I speak. My morning symptoms are headaches and both arms from the elbows down to the fingers are completely dead. I wake up numerous times a night gasping for air. Really tired all day, no energy to do anything. My husband wakes me sometimes because I stop breathing completely. Its realy scary!

[@randimatthews8092]

I don't wake up gasping for air but I definitely snore a lot.. but sometimes I'll go to bed and it feels like I'm sleeping but I haven't slept at all and I do also wake up at least once during the night every night.

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[@tracieesslinger4574]

Same with me.

[@echastee]

Ah I just wore the overnight pulse oximeter and I'm fairly certain they're gunna follow that up with a sleep study.

[@Elsiiiie]

I’m pretty sure I have sleep apnea and ugh.. talk about self conscious. 😭 I’m going to make an appt soon and see what my options are. Seriously glad to find some of these videos. Also started working out today and getting into a better diet.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, if you think you have it, more often than not you do. There's a way to do a quick and easy screen - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGmpfqppeMp3hJI . Don't be concerned if you do have it! It's easy to treat and you feel like a brand new person once you start getting a healthy night sleep. Best wishes and let me know how you go. Cheers

[@Elsiiiie]

@@CPAPReviews thank you so much!!

[@ohemengrichard9926]

I’m having it tooo lc how is your heath now

[@Elsiiiie]

@@ohemengrichard9926 still working on this and haven’t made an appt to see a doctor yet. But I am making necessary changes in my diet and being active. I’m pretty sure this is due to me being overweight. Best of luck to u.

[@GladiatorKingz]

@@Elsiiiie yeah overweight may be one of the reasons for apnea , I have a client who I train virtually said me about this , who is suffering from severe sleep apnea , he told me that his doctor asked him to Reduce weight, we are working now, he said after workouts his sleep pattern is getting good. But plz consult with your doctor 👍

[@vinago100]

Is dizziness part of the symptoms? I experience dizziness most of the day specially when moving/walking. Doctor suspect sleep apnea. Im getting tested soon.

[@kimberleatha64]

I’m not sure what type of sleep apnea I have. However, I am only able to achieve quality sleep with on my back. This is because of the fitting difficulties I am having with my mask. I have watch KZbin videos and I still can’t figure it out. Nevertheless great video about the different types of sleep apnea.

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[@loneranger7573]

I was diagnosed with sleep apnea that was very bad. however, even with Cpap, which docs promised would give me back energy, help me lose weight, etc, well it did NOT. what did give me back my life and stop the sleep apnea, was to take Hormone replacement therapy, including thyroid (natural dessicated.) there's a huge relationship between low thyroid, low hormones and apnea. Now I dont have it. I sold my machine. I dont snore, I sleep great, thanks to hormones. I know there are some folks, such as my sister, that nothing helps their apnea, she even had laser throat surgery and it didnt help! and I know another family member had to have a tracheo hole cut in her throat so she doesnt die in her sleep! ridiculous! as we age, our muscles in our throat and sinuses get very LAX, we need hormone replacement to firm things up, and I promise this will help !

[@jimboneutron8399]

Im thinking i may have it. On top of that i also have a deviated symptom too so its a double wammy. I want to get a test but i am soooo embarrassed because im only 25 and i feel like im too young to be hooked up to a machine to sleep. But its effecting my life and my work because the past few years i have been real cloudy and forgetful and tired all the time and im a construction manager so i need to be sharp and awake and motivated but i just cant get in that mindset anymore. It causes me to make alot of mistakes. I dont even want to tell my family because im so embarrassed and i dont want my fiancé to have to sleep with me with a big noisy machine going all night. Part of me thinks my deviated symptom is most of the causes but im a bit over weight too so that’s probably the real cause. If i do get a test it will suck because i dont have insurance so im gonna have to pay it all out of pocket

[@daniele.tbarrett1630]

Hi m8 I feel the same, Im 26 amd a nurse i had 2 surgerys and scar tissue still comes back and i naturally breath through the mouth when asleep. plz lemme know how u get on

[@kariukingendo1816]

Hey am having problems when ever I sleep I feel like am drowning but am aware of it subconsciously so I wake up n gasp for air what could be wrong?

[@CPAPReviews]

Potentially you have sleep apnea and the 'drowning' sensation is just you struggling to breathe due to the restriction in your upper airway when you're sleeping. Try a Auto CPAP Machine :-)

[@xoxobabyxodollxoxo]

I did these when I was first diagnosed with heart failure. After starting water pills I could finally get comfortable.

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[@kaymeuwissen2165]

I do have vasomotor rhinitis,is that connected to sleep apnea,since I got over mild Covid ,I just had runny nose,lack of taste& smell,I was diagnosed in December of 2020, I’m up all night fall asleep about 4:30 pm,and sleep until 9: pm then I’m up all night,sleep is screwed up,I have problems with being lightheaded ness if I’m off the oxygen for ten minutes,I notice I droll,if I turn my head to the left,I’m 56 ,I was 37 when diagnosed,I was breast fed

[@Revelation13-8]

Snoring causes me to get painful sore throat on the left side always.... is that also linked to sleep apnea causing this sore throat issue ?

[@avijeetpandey5223]

How de we diagnose this?

[@juanmedellin9212]

I wake up once a night after about 3 hours of sleep, I don't wake up gasping or choking and my wife says I really don't snore and if I do it's not loud, what could be waking me up in the middle of the night?

[@thetribal697]

Nice video bro....sleep apnea started a few weeks ago....Here are my problems Drinking Smoking Weight I thought it was a pig recording when my wife play the audio that she recorded. Sucks

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[@princessmari5063]

I have been experiencing drops in oxygen when I fall asleep. Went to the ER last night after waking up gasping for air and with a 73% on my oximeter. Tightness of chest. Once I got there my vitals, EKG, and blood tests were normal, though my blood pressure clearly high. I was told that what I experienced was not an emergency, possibly sleep apnea and that people live with this for years. Are you kidding me? Not an emergency? I was hoping they sent me home with oxygen. Instead was referred to a sleep study until 2 weeks from now. I don't snore and feel shortness of breath during the day. I am now scared to go to sleep. Literally terrified to fall asleep.😭😞Any tips to help me with these episodes would be much appreciated.

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[@brittanybandz9119]

Same! Thing happened to me & You spend all this money an x rays for them not even to have an answer for something this common you taking any pills? I just started on accutane 2 months ago and I have had it 4 times in a week it’s very uncommon for me this is scary the last time I got it was bout 6 months ago when I cleaned the house with bleach & didn’t open any windows and the first ever was when I was like 19 when I took cvs brand allergy pills … every time I stopped taking the pills it stopped I’m done taking pills period ion trust nothing anymore!

[@brandi6591]

Well I sure hope you're taken care of by now.

[@ehak1]

Can sleep apnea be caused by acid reflux or upset stomach? Not necessarily heart burn. Just excessive belching. I feel very fatigue during the day but I don't think it's my breathing.

[@destinyperez6665]

Good video I’m barely learning about sleep apnea I haven’t been able to sleep for maybe a month because I feel like my heart begins to beat weird then I notice myself not breathing I’m not sure if this is necessarily sleep apnea but when I search up how I feel it suggests this

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Destiny, sleep apnea doesn't really happen when you're awake, it's only when you are asleep but certainly worth investigating it if you are very tired during the day or if you are a chronic snorer etc. let me know how you go. Nick

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[@shanerorko8076]

I've got to stop drinking because i don't put my mask on when I'm drunk. It's a double hangover.

[@CPAPReviews]

haha yeah i can totally relate! You should definitely use it though as the humidification will help keep your hydrated whilst you sleep (like having a few glasses of water haha.). Cheers bro. Nick

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[@gnamewname8553]

Same here. In fact I did that exact thing enough to develop an atrial flutter... absolutely terrifying, nearly died. Mark my words: cardioversion sucks ass.

[@troyr3478]

My sleep study showed I had 13 events per hour...so yeah I was dying in my sleep. Currently using a full face mask but man its so hard to get accustomed to. I find myself taking it off after awhile

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Troy, 13 events per hour is actually pretty mild mate so there's probably some other alternatives to cpap therapy available for you if cpap doesn't work out. I advise all my patients to start with a nasal or nasal pillow for the first 2-4 weeks and only change to a full face masks if they can't get use to it. If you're just starting out, the therapy will get easier over time and you will find you get use to wearing the mask with a little persistence. All the best. Nick :-)

[@troyr3478]

@@CPAPReviews thanks for the reply Nick. Didn't know 13 was mild, but the constant awakening with my heartrate accelerated and grogginess throughout the day forced me to get a consultation. Since writing that first comment, I've been kinda getting use to the device.

[@CPAPReviews]

@@troyr3478 Glad to hear it mate. All the best :-)

[@TheGrant59]

I’m just starting with the machine but I know I need it

[@Aly-hu4zw]

Im a 13 too. Just started tge Resmed10 for her ln. I love the machine however the mask kept me up. Itll take sometime to get used to I hope. I had 4.2 episodes an hour for 7.2 hours. Too soon to conclude if I need a mask change and pressure.

[@driftingsoul7355]

Hello, I feel very disconnected from reality and constant feelings and sensations of not being in my own body. I feel like when I move that I’m not the one moving. My vision hasn’t changed but it’s as if the perception of it has changed. Everything looks 2 dimensional and cartoon and fake. I question whether I am real or whether anything is real at all because of how fake everything looks. I realize that I have depersonalization disorder. I’ve felt this way for almost four years now. I’m tired of feeling this way. I want to be like how I used to before this all started. I recently found out I have severe sleep apnea and received the machine but I haven’t used it yet. Could my depersonalization disorder have been caused by the sleep apnea? I understand that the trauma is the primary reason, but I heard there could be other medical reasons. Could sleep apnea be one of them?

[@user-tb7iz1vf7p]

Ask Jesus Christ to help you. Take comfort in Him. All the best for you.

[@echastee]

It sounds like derealization and depersonalization. I have those. I don't think they're super related to apnea but if you have sleep apnea it's probably gunna make everything worse so definitely rule it out. For me derealization and depersonalization are related to my anxiety and ptsd. I recommend a good therapist and some journaling. Sometimes spending time around someone I love helps me feel more connected and real.

[@avijeetpandey5223]

@drifting soul u might think your vision has not changed but please get them checked

[@ruuruu1987]

My doctor let me know today that I have sleep apnea, which I kind of suspected due to being tired all the time no matter how much or little I sleep, morning headaches and high blood pressure. It's odd how I even have it though because I quit smoking 4 years ago, I'm about 10 pounds overweight, so I don't understand how I have it. It's just scary.

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Rue, just remember that there are different levels of severity. There's mild, moderate and severe sleep apnea. Sometimes loosing that 10 lb is all it takes to get rid of it or at lease reduce the severity so it doesn't make you tired. It's not always weight or smoking related etc. Both my young children had severe sleep apnea when they were only 3 years old and both had their tonsils and adenoid glands removed as a result and now they breathe / sleep fine. Good luck. Nick

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[@retroradfilms]

Hey Nick. I have moderate sleep apnea (21 events). I started cpap machine. My AHI is still 14 to 10. Am I doing something wrong?

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, you personally...NO but you probably need to make some pressure adjustments as to how your machine is set up. Have a look at my pressure adjustment video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn2XlpqtedepmMk . For some people, it is unrealistic to get the AHI undef 5 as they might have some mixed or central apnea that doesn't respond to cpap therapy but for most you should be able to get it under 10 with some adjustments to the therapy levels. Let me know how you go. Cheers

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[@CeeJayKay]

I have severe sleep apnea but can’t sleep with “the machine” on my face. Nose gets stuffed up. The machine keeps me awake. I’m about to go back for another sleep study and probably another machine. The last test I had the nurse clamped that face piece on me so tight I couldn’t even get to sleep. She suggested quitting the test and going home. : ( Then yesterday the dr. called me and said “You have severe apnea and should probably come in for another sleep study.”

[@1jakedizzle]

Just done my sleep test and waiting on results. Embarrassed by it all really

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi there, yeah so am i. Sleep testing in general is just a big scam. Good luck with your results but like all medical results, do your own research and find the right therapy to help with the health problems you're having. There's always a million 'experts' but it's up to you to dig a little deeper. Let me know if you ever need an honest opinion. Cheers Nick

[@1jakedizzle]

@@CPAPReviews I have started my own research but am interested to hear your opinion. Thank you

[@1jakedizzle]

@Philip thanks

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[@saxonfitness2917]

@@CPAPReviews Hi Nick, why do you think most sleep testing is a scam? Cheers

[@cristianlizama787]

Just out of curiosity I took an at home sleep study test the first time and the results came back with obstructive sleep apnea and I am going to be tested again with another at home sleep study test will my results come out the same or different?

[@CPAPReviews]

Hi Cristian, why are they making you do it again? Did they give you a severity level ie, Mild, Moderate, Severe etc. I'm very sceptical of all 'sleep testing' to be honest but if you're in the severe range then it's probably pretty black and white and you will need to trial cpap therapy in the future and will probably feel a whole lot better when you do. The results could definitely change from night to night. Good luck

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[@user-tb7iz1vf7p]

When my body is about to enter sleep, I feel dizzy and jolt, I get scared to fall asleep. I feel as though my breathing becomes shallow when I sleep. Sometimes during a dream, I will wake up abruptly and feel a heavy chest, and my heart rate a bit fast or irregular. Can this be as a result of postpartum? Or could it be dehydration since I breastfeed during the day. I am really confused. I’ve also been sleeping on my back for a long time, because I can’t sleep on my sides fully, due to SI joint healing. I am trying really hard, but sometimes I just remain awake for long periods.

[@carter61666]

This exact thing happens to me every night. Have you gotten any better or found the issue?

[@AS-hu2ek]

Sounds like anxiety to me.

[@MzDaUgly]

@@carter61666 have you found the issue this happens to me I wake up with fast heart rate and scared like I need air or something. It’s bad I go to bed during the day

[@MzDaUgly]

Have they found the issue

[@carter61666]

@@MzDaUgly I don’t know if they’ve found the issue for me. I did start taking Zoloft for anxiety and it helped a ton! I was more than likely having anxiety attacks around not being able to sleep.

[@GTSongwriter]

I find when I'm awake during the day, I "forget" to breathe multiple times during the day.

[@CPAPReviews]

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[@paintingstarss]

My mom used to stop breathing over 100 times an hour 😬

[@timot70]

Getting a sleep study tomorrow VERY nervous

[@CPAPReviews]

Hey mate, nothing to be nervous about! Might be one of the best decisions you ever made! Let me know how you go. Cheers

[@jules3951]

How did it go?

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[@fuzznutz7182]

I had a procedure down that essentially folded my tonsils into the back of my throat it was an experimental procedure to help with sleep apnea they also open up my sinus cavities. I was getting sinus infection frequently. This was making it difficult to sleep before the C pap and during the C pap. It got much better afterwatds but I never got my apnea rechecked. Now I'm going to drive 18 wheelers and would like to verify it I have it or not. Do you know if the home test is a good measure. And if it is, is there a particular home test you that you would recommend. What should I look for in someone providing the test?

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[@angelamaxwell59]

What about sleeping on your stomach, that seems really bad to me

[@spencerthomas2052]

Almost died again last night . Sleep apnea triggered acid reflux woke up chocking and throwing up . swollen asophagas from asphyxiation... Blue from lack of oxygen. My wife traumatized.

[@uncontrollable343]

I’m not overweight but I’ve recently started suffering from a weird sensation just before I enter sleep. Almost like im removed from my body and I’m no longer breathing for a second. It wakes me up quite violently. Im then scared to try and fall asleep again. It’s crippling my life.

[@tamarag7063]

Me too. It just started happening which is why I’m YouTubing about it now

[@MzDaUgly]

@@tamarag7063 same here or I feel to relaxed did you figure it out update ?

[@MzDaUgly]

Update?

[@uncontrollable343]

From what I could work out, this seemed to be the lasting affects of long Covid or some sort of chest infection. I wasn’t at my healthiest at the time so I began jogging every evening and In no time it cleared up, it happens every so often but not every night anymore thankfully. It seems to happen when I have a cold or phlegm on my chest. Hope this helps.

[@uncontrollable343]

@@MzDaUgly I’m a smoker too and smoking obviously isn’t going to help. I also found propping myself up with lots of pillows stopped it happening.

[@conradtodd9010]

Should I just get a at home sleep study done from one off amazon or spend the 500 bucks on having my local hospital do it for me?

[@CPAPReviews]

Neither mate, they're a waste of time. If you need one for a prescription then just get the cheapest one you can. Cheers

[@conradtodd9010]

@@CPAPReviews How do I know if I need one though, if I don't get a sleep study done?

[@eh597]

I snore very loud and sometimes my snoring wakes me up. Is that a sign of sleep apnea? Thank you

[@CPAPReviews]

It certainly a sign but it doesn't mean that you have sleep apnea. Can do a quick screen using this kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGmpfqppeMp3hJI . Let me know how you go. Cheers mate

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