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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is one of the most common Sleep Disorders affecting the population. OSA DEFINITION OSA is a sleep disorder characterised by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing, during sleep. Breathing is interrupted by a physical block to airflow, often resulting in snoring. Each pause in breathing, called an apnea, can last from a few seconds to minutes, and may occur 5 to 30 or more times every hour. Apnea’s cause blood oxygen levels to fall, alerting the brain to wake the body to begin breathing again. Sufferers are generally unaware of this happening but commonly experience daytime tiredness and fatigue with potentially life-threatening consequences. SLEEP APNEA CAN BE DANGEROUS Research shows that people suffering from sleep apnea have a significantly increased risk of being involved in an accident and that 70% of the costs associated with injuries and crash-related fatalities in the workplace can be attributed to sleep apnea. Screening tests, such as Apnealink, are now available and with the assistance of specialised professionals, can confirm a diagnosis of OSA. If present, the gold standard treatment for Sleep Apnea is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP. CPAP involves using a mask and a fan to push air pressure into the mouth, pushing the tongue forward and opening the throat. This allows air to pass normally, helping to reduce snoring, preventing apnea disturbances. Remarkably, OSA sufferers often feel less fatigued and more alert with as little as a couple of nights of continuous CPAP. Many studies have shown strong evidence in the effectiveness of CPAP treatment and improving symptoms and overall health for individuals with sleep apnea. 1 Allen 2010; ‘Quality Occupational Health Journal’. 2 Monstserrat et al, 2001; ‘American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine’. Fatigue-related Services Provided by Kinetic Health
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