Dr. Stuart Dessner: Sleep Apnea Procedures by Dr. Stuart Dessner
Dr. Stuart Dessner: Sleep Apnea Procedures by Dr. Stuart Dessner
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have disrupted sleep and low blood oxygen levels, explains Dr. Stuart Dessner. When obstructive sleep apnea occurs, the tongue is sucked against the back of the throat. This blocks the upper airway and airflow stops. When the oxygen level in the brain becomes low enough, the sleeper partially awakens, the obstruction in the throat clears, and the flow of air starts again, usually with a loud gasp.
Dr. Stuart Dessner would like you to know that repeated cycles ...