Stating that sleep apnea syndrome causes many life-threatening diseases, Private Health Hospital Neurologist Dr. Atilla Kara said that people with symptoms of sleep apnea syndrome should definitely undergo a sleep test.
Expert Dr. Atilla Kara explained the diagnosis and treatment processes of sleep apnea syndrome to the employees and managers of Bornova İbis Style Hotel within the scope of the awareness-raising seminars of the Private Health Hospital.
Specialist stated that sleep apnea syndrome is when breathing stops 10 times per hour and for more than 10 seconds during sleep. Dr. Kara also pointed out that the disease is 2-3 times more common in men.
IT NEGATIVELY AFFECTS THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Noting that sleep apnea syndrome also negatively affects the quality of life, Specialist Dr. Atilla Kara stated that those who cannot sleep experience headaches, nervousness, lack of concentration, memory problems, blood pressure and rhythm disorders.
Expert who gives information about the disease. Dr. Kara: “Sleep apnea syndrome is a serious disorder that has become widespread recently. Sleep apnea syndrome, which can cause both cerebrovascular diseases and heart diseases; It is a health problem and a serious risk factor as important as diabetes, blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Awareness is very important in sleep apnea syndrome, which can cause sudden death at night. "Sleep apnea syndrome should not be thought of as a simple snoring, breathlessness or very good sleep and should be taken seriously," he said.
CPAB AND BPAP TREATMENTS
Neurologist Dr. Atilla Kara: “Obesity, nasal congestion, genetic facial structure, having large tonsils or adenoids, being an older man, alcohol and cigarette use are among the risk factors of sleep apnea syndrome. Following the sleep test (Polysomnography), CPAB and BPAP treatments are applied according to the patient's condition under the supervision of a specialist physician. CPAB and BPAP are two different breathing devices mostly used to improve sleep quality in sleep apnea and other breathing disorders. "Both machines provide pressurized air flow to the patient's airways to prevent airway collapse and obstruction," he said.
A SLEEP TEST IS APPLIED IN DIAGNOSIS
Expert stated that the sleep test (Polysomnography) is applied to evaluate the situations that occur during sleep. Dr. Atilla Kara continued his words as follows: “The purpose of the sleep test is; To reveal information about the causes of sleep disorders. The sleep test is performed at night in a special sleep laboratory established in the hospital. In sleep laboratories; Tests are performed for complaints of sleep disorders, daytime sleepiness, shortness of breath during sleep, restless sleep, snoring and sleep apnea. At the time of the sleep test, the patient; Brain waves, eye movements, respiration, heart electrocardiogram and muscle activity are measured. "According to the results, the patient is diagnosed and treatment is started."