Recently, Keith Prowse, a renowned British doctor and advisor to the National Respiratory Foundation, spoke in an interview in which he noted that obstructive sleep apnea is the most underestimated disorder in the world today..

According to him, problems with breathing at night, the signs of which are the most common and not considered something out of the ordinary snoring, can ruin a person's whole life.. Lack of sufficient oxygen prevents a person from resting normally at night. As a result, the body does not recover - a person chronically feels tired and exhausted.. He becomes more irritable and has trouble concentrating, which creates problems for him at work and in his personal life..

According to him, according to statistics, such people on the road have a 10% greater chance of getting into an accident precisely insofar as their reaction speed and degree of attention are significantly reduced..

It is also interesting that the expert gave only the most conservative figures.. According to a number of studies, the risk of getting into an accident in people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea can be 70-90% higher than normal.. “Every year, thousands of people undergo treatment for this disorder.. With the modern level of development of medicine, it is very simple and effective.. After undergoing such a procedure, people seem to be born again - they feel a constant surge of strength,.

in their own words, they begin to feel at least 10 years younger, they are constantly charged with energy and have time for everything. They improve their thinking and concentration levels, as a result of which they achieve greater success at work.. Isn't that enough to pay for treatment ” – says Dr. Prowse.

According to statistics in developed countries, obstructive sleep apnea affects about 4% of men and 2% of women..

However, the number of people agreeing to treatment remains negligible.. Only 10-15% of this number decide to undergo the procedure - mainly under the influence of their loved ones, who are dissatisfied with their snoring..

It should also be emphasized that in addition to all of the above, obstructive sleep apnea also increases the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system by about 15%: heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure..

Vladislav Vorotnikov.

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