{"id":211,"date":"2023-08-13T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-13T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/?p=211"},"modified":"2024-12-19T21:53:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:53:08","slug":"sleep-apnea-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/sleep-apnea-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sleep Apnea Myths That You Shouldn\u2019t Believe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/AdobeStock_133469416-2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Clipboard with words \u201csleep apnea\u201d written on it\" class=\"wp-image-212\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s estimated that out of the millions of people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/sleep-apnea.html\">sleep apnea<\/a> in the United States, as many as four out of five remain undiagnosed. If you want to give yourself the best chance of having your sleep apnea caught and treated as soon as possible, you need to make sure that you\u2019re properly informed about the disorder. Below are the facts behind 5 all-too-common sleep apnea myths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 1: Snoring Always Means That You Have Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of people with sleep apnea have a tendency to snore loudly. But while snoring can be a major symptom of sleep apnea, it\u2019s not always a sure sign that you\u2019re suffering from the disorder. Your bed partner may be able to describe your snoring to you; if it\u2019s particularly loud and is often accompanied by notable pauses in your breathing, it could mean that you\u2019re suffering from sleep apnea. It\u2019s best to seek out a sleep test if you have any doubts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 2: Only Men Can Suffer from Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While sleep apnea does tend to occur more often in men, women can develop it as well. However, it should be noted that women tend to suffer from different symptoms than men; for example, they may experience insomnia, morning headaches, or a lack of energy during the day. Because women experience sleep apnea differently, many of them don\u2019t recognize the warning signs and thus may not realize when they need to seek diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 3: Sleep Apnea Can Only Occur in People Who are Overweight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is true that most people with sleep apnea are also overweight. However, weight is far from the only risk factor for the disorder. If you have a thick neck or an unusually thin airway, you could be more susceptible to interruptions in your breathing. Even if you are of average weight, it\u2019s important to keep an eye out for potential warning signs of sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 4: Alcohol Can Help When You\u2019re Having Trouble Sleeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people use alcohol as a sleep aid, but this is counterproductive \u2013 especially if you already have sleep apnea. The truth is that alcohol can prevent you from spending enough time in the REM stage of sleep, which can have a severe impact on the quality of your slumber. Furthermore, alcohol tends to have a relaxing effect on the throat muscles, making them more likely to block the airway and cause sleep apnea episodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Myth 5: Given Enough Time, Sleep Apnea Will Eventually Go Away on Its Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tempting to think that your sleep disorder will resolve itself given enough time. Sadly, this is far from the case; not only is sleep apnea highly unlikely to go away on its own, but ignoring it could lead to raised blood pressure, heart problems, and other life-threatening issues. You should seek help from a professional as soon as possible if you want to avoid the worst consequences of sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Mark Gerome went to The Ohio State University College of Dentistry for his dental education. He is proud of being able to help patients with sleep-disordered breathing get a better night\u2019s rest. At his Loveland practice, Gerome &amp; Patrice Family Dentistry, he offers oral appliance therapy as a solution for sleep apnea. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Gerome, visit his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geromeandpatricedds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or call (513) 677-1349.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s estimated that out of the millions of people with sleep apnea in the United States, as many as four out of five remain undiagnosed. 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