The English word can be transliterated into Tagalog as apnía.
pansamantalang pagtigil ng paghinga
temporal cessation of breathing
Apnea is a condition in which a person wakes up in the middle of the night due to a feeling of being strangled or choked. Because of this, it would not only disturb one’s sleep, but would also make one drowsy and uneasy. For some people, apnea could also be a cause of daytime fatigue and some other associated conditions related. While many people would dismiss this problem as just an ordinary occurrence, in other cases this could lead to serious problems. And this is why a medical intervention may be necessary to solve this condition.
Perhaps, the main reason that this problem would always be overlooked is that one could not observe it personally. And while a lot of people were able to discover the problem with episodes of sleep disturbance, majority of those who have apnea were still unaware about the dangers of the illness. Also, it might be alarming to the extent that apnea could lead to oxygen deprivation for a very long time. Because of this, it could cause serious illness like stroke and even lead to death.
For those who would wish to have an intervention, one should undergo sleep examination. This would involve going through sleep laboratories and being examined their stages of sleep. In this way, recommendations can be done for the patient as to what type of procedure can be done in order to avoid suffering from such illness again in the future. One should consult a specialist who is able to provide the necessary intervention. Research the best sleep specialists who could give the right treatment for apnea.
There are also non-invasive treatments that can afford patient to be able to sleep well during night time. Proper diet and low cholesterol meals may prevent increasing buildup of fat deposits. Aside from that, avoid smoking and alcohol. These substances contribute to the swelling of cells found in the pharynges and would eventually cause apnea. With the right intervention, apnea could be treated and even eliminated especially with the help of a physician.
