{"id":652,"date":"2019-12-16T21:11:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-16T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=652"},"modified":"2020-01-03T21:12:14","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T21:12:14","slug":"dangers-of-sleep-apnea-why-snoring-might-be-the-least-of-your-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pvcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/dangers-of-sleep-apnea-why-snoring-might-be-the-least-of-your-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangers of Sleep Apnea: Why Snoring Might Be the Least of Your Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Loud snoring is one\nof the telltale signs of sleep apnea<\/a>, a\ncondition where your body repeatedly stops breathing during the night. If you\nlive alone, chances are you won\u2019t notice this particular symptom. But don\u2019t\nthink that means you can afford to ignore your disorder! When left alone, sleep\napnea can severely lower your quality of life \u2013 and could even be dangerous.\nRead on to learn the importance of swift sleep apnea treatment in Ponte Vedra\nBeach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What are the Side Effects of Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your breathing is interrupted by a sleep apnea episode,\nyou\u2019ll briefly awaken so that your body can get some oxygen. These\ninterruptions and awakenings can occur multiple times every night, meaning you\nmay never reach the deepest restorative stages of sleep. This can leave you\nexhausted during the day and could easily lead to accidents on the highway or\nat work while operating heavy equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor quality sleep can also be extremely bad for your heart.\nThe frequent drop in oxygen levels leads to high blood pressure, and that in\nturn puts you at a higher risk for heart attacks, stroke, and other\ncardiovascular issues. You could even suffer from sudden death as a result of\nheart failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other health issues connected to sleep apnea include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n