Sleep apnea is a condition in which an individual stops breathing for brief moments while sleeping. The condition can cause breathing to stop for about ten seconds or more. It happens throughout the night, numerous times each night. It can be physically and mentally draining to individuals that suffer from it. And, for those that do not take it seriously enough, sleep apnea can worsen and become life threatening.

What makes it so hard to deal with is the fact that individuals will wake up partially when they can not breathe. Although individuals do not realize that they are waking up, their body triggers the mind to wake up and deal with the problem. They only wake up enough to readjust. Most individuals that suffer from sleep apnea will have no idea that they are doing so until someone who notices them struggling during the night.

Types Of Sleep Apnea

There are several types of sleep apnea.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea is caused by a relaxation of the soft tissues that are located at the back of your throat. By relaxing, they can block the air passage. This is the most common individual type.
• Central sleep apnea is another condition in which there are irregularities in the brain