Are you suffering or experiencing multiple nights of snoring, gasping or cessation of breathing during the night, and feeling down lately? It could be associated with depression symptoms according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which surveyed 9,714 Americans for a new study published in the Journal SLEEP to determine the increased depression risk and symptoms of hopelessness and feeling like a failure with the frequency of sleep-disordered breathing regardless of factors such as weight, age, sex or race. This study is the first nationally representative sampling examining obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and depression, while there are other similar studies done but the sample size was much smaller and specific. More importantly, physicians should screen patients with sleep-disordered breathing for depression and vice versa to reduce the high incidence and misdiagnosed of both disorders.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of sleep apnea such as snoring, daytime sleepiness, irritability, and low energy, it is important to consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis early and the underlying issue of the cause of sleep apnea. Depending on your financial situation and sleep apnea condition, the doctor will work through with you the type of sleep apnea test in the comfort of your home or an in-lab sleep test to determine the precise nature of your condition to avoid any long-term issues. Besides most insurance companies now pay for sleep testing and CPAP OSA treatment, early intervention with a sleep apnea device can stop snoring or one can a sleep apnea CPAP trial from the equipment supplier or distributor that distributes a range of sleep apnea machines and CPAP supplies for a better quality of sleep and healthier overall well-being.
The Air Station
