Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Sleep Apnea Definition
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by repeated episodes without breathing while asleep that last for at least 10 seconds or longer. It has been estimated to affect around 25% of the population between the ages of 30 and 70 years old.

➡️ There are two types of sleep apnea:
1. Obstructive sleep apnea
2. Central sleep apnea

➡️ Central Sleep Apnea
Central sleep apnea occurs due to a loss of neurologic output from the respiratory center in the brain. It is characterized by a lack of drive to breathe during sleep in which the patient does not make any breathing efforts. It's different from obstructive sleep apnea because, with that type, breathing efforts are being made by the patient but the airflow is blocked in the back of the throat. In central sleep apnea, the apnea periods are not caused by a blocked airway. They occur because the portion of the brain that controls breathing isn’t functioning properly which results in no respiratory effort, insufficient ventilation, and compromised gas exchange.

➡️ Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs due to a blockage of the upper airway and is often associated with obesity.

➡️ Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
- Upper airway abnormalities
- Tonsillar hypertrophy
- Large neck
- Small chin
- Increased soft tissue around the neck

➡️ Diagnosis
A diagnosis for obstructive sleep apnea can be made by using a sleep study, also known as polysomnography. It records the patient's brain activity, eye movements, muscle activity, and heart rhythm during sleep.

➡️ Treatment
The treatment for obstructive sleep apnea involves the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) which applies positive pressure to the airway in order to reduce the number of apnea episodes. CPAP is the most common type although BiPAP may be used in some cases. The use of a specialized mouthpiece can also be useful to reposition the jaw forward which helps open up the airway so that breaths can flow more freely. Supplemental oxygen may be indicated in some cases. If noninvasive treatment methods are not effective, the doctor may recommend a surgical procedure in order to correct the anatomical abnormalities that are causing the airway blockage.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Sleep Apnea
0:48 - Central Sleep Apnea
1:04 - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
1:51 - Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
2:06 - Diagnosis
2:20 - Treatment

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