What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a life-threatening condition that affects approximately 18 million adults in the United States, and is most common among overweight men.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the repeated interruption of breathing during sleep. When the muscles which support the tongue and soft palate relax during sleep; the airway becomes narrowercausing snoring and some breathing difficulty. When these muscles relax excessively, the tongue and tissues completely block the airway preventing breathing completely. An apnea, which is the cessation of breathing for at least 10 seconds, can occur as many as 20 to 60 times within an hour. When this happens, the quality of one's sleep is greatly compromised, and it can also lead to numerous health conditions and a decline in the quality of life. Through the use of a CPAP machine, sleep apnea can be treated without medication or surgery.
Bed Wedges help make sleeping or sitting in bed more comfortable, especially those that have Sleep Apnea, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, gerd, heartburn, snoring, sinus problems, surgical recovery, digestive and stomach problems, Barrett's esophagus, swollen feet or any condition requiring upper body, knee or leg elevation. Can also be used by anyone who wants to be comfortable in bed reading or watching TV.
