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Blocked airway during sleep

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Hey,

I was wondering is it possible that your airway gets blocked during sleep? Causing brain damage?

Cheers,

Kieran

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  • lily65668
    lily65668 Guest

    Posted

    Yes Kieran - google sleep apnea (apnoea in UK English). Well, not exactly brain damage, but it can drive up your BP, cause dangerous daytime sleepiness and definitely shorten your life.

    If you think you or a member of your family has it you should see your doctor and ask for referral to a sleep specialist.

  • richard89308
    richard89308 Guest

    Posted

    your autonomic system ensures your breathing during the night when asleep. However you may wake in the night if your breathing stops due to obstruction in the back of the mouth usually and this is the start of sleep apnoea which mostly occurs amongst the overweight population.
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