The article describes the author's journey to understanding his sleep health, particularly addressing severe obstructive sleep apnea diagnosed after years of disruptive snoring. His partner's frustration led to a medical evaluation, revealing a significant health risk. The author explains treatments such as CPAP therapy, which helps maintain breathing during sleep, leading to a remarkable improvement in his daily life. Additionally, insights from medical studies are mentioned, prompting further reflection on sleep health among those without diagnosed sleep disorders.
My soft palate closes over my windpipe, and I stop breathing. Given the mayhem that happens to your body when your oxygen level drops, I am grateful I didn't stroke out.
Getting used to the CPAP was a steep learning curve... but on the first night, I got lucky. It worked. Next morning I walked with a spring in my step that I had not felt in 20 years.
The Journal of Sleep Medicine reports that one in four men have sleep apnea, and one in eight women. What about the rest? Does the non-apnea crowd need to be concerned about their sleep?
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