Obstructive Sleep Apnea
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to a blocked airway. These recurrent pauses in breathing can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the lungs and, in turn, affect the oxygen supply to vital organs throughout the body.
Over time, this chronic condition can lead to significant health complications—particularly affecting the brain and heart.
In addition to medical risks, OSA often causes a range of symptoms that impact daily life, including:
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep due to a blocked airway. These recurrent pauses in breathing can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the lungs and, in turn, affect the oxygen supply to vital organs throughout the body.
Over time, this chronic condition can lead to significant health complications—particularly affecting the brain and heart.
In addition to medical risks, OSA often causes a range of symptoms that impact daily life, including:
- Loud snoring
- Interrupted or restless sleep
- Daytime fatigue or difficulty concentrating