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Re: Sudden onset sleeping disorder, could it be ap

Posted by Jeff in Idaho on November 23, 2001 at 09:13:46:

In Reply to: Sudden onset sleeping disorder, could it be apnea? posted by Getting advice for a friend on November 23, 2001 at 06:11:36:

I think you are dealing with a "Sleep Lab" they are only certified to diagnose and treat sleep apnea. You may want to seek out a "Sleep disorders center" they are certified to diagnose and treat any of the numerous sleep disorders. Look at the list of sleep centers on the sleepnet site.

Sleep apnea is a new diagnosis, it has only been around for 20-25 years, so many docs only know what they have read in the news papers. Studies done of the public at large, show that sleep apnea is more common than asthma. It is estimated that only 15% of people with sleep apnea have been diagnosed.

Some people with sleep apnea don't snore. Some people with sleep apnea are normal weight. Women and kids can have sleep apnea too. So, it's not just the overweight middle age male that has this problem. Not all snorers have sleep apnea. But if people complain about your loud snoring the chances of having sleep apnea are great.

It may be that without the allergies your friend has a wide enough airway to have no or minimal apnea. But, when the allergies cause swelling the airway, the airway may now be blocked. Also, the vibrations from snoring may cause inflammation in the airway too. Smoking also can aggravate this situation as well.

Has your friend tried CPAP yet? CPAP is the gold standard of treatment for sleep apnea. I would try CPAP to see if this helps him, it may take a while to pay back any sleep debt and fully feel the positive effects.

Hope this helps,

Jeff in Idaho

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