{"id":148,"date":"2020-05-04T15:36:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-04T15:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2020-06-04T15:36:52","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T15:36:52","slug":"untreated-sleep-apnea-lutz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/04\/untreated-sleep-apnea-lutz\/","title":{"rendered":"Untreated Sleep Apnea Can Lower Your Immune System"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WomanYou\u2019re taking extra precautions to minimize your exposure to COVID-19. Although you\u2019re washing your hands and wearing a face mask to prevent coronavirus, if you aren\u2019t treating your sleep apnea in Lutz, you\u2019re placing your health at risk. The disorder does more than just cause you to lose a good night\u2019s rest. It also affects your immune system, which can make you more prone to infections and illnesses. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s important to treat the sleep disorder to stay healthy.<\/p>\n

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What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea<\/a>\nis a condition that causes interruptions in breathing frequently throughout the\nnight. It\u2019s most often results from an obstruction in the airway that\u2019s caused\nby your tongue or soft tissues in the back of your mouth collapsing. The pauses\nin breathing can make it difficult to feel well-rested in the morning, but fatigue\nisn\u2019t the only concern. Untreated sleep apnea can also cause several other\nissues, like an increased risk of cardiovascular disease or a weakened immune\nsystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep Apnea and COVID-19 Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 has shown to occur more often in elderly patients\nand those who have pre-existing health conditions, like sleep apnea. Although\nresearch is still needed to fully understand the virus, doctors know patients\nwho have sleep apnea are at a higher risk because they often have pre-existing\nconditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Untreated sleep apnea is linked to various health concerns\nthat are also known to affect the immune system, like heart disease, diabetes, or\nrespiratory ailments. It\u2019s also common to develop sleep deprivation without the\nright treatment. As a result, your body won\u2019t produce enough T-cells, which are\nnecessary for your immune system to function correctly to fight colds and\nillnesses, like coronavirus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathe Better and Stay Healthy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,\nthe fatality rate of patients who have underlying health issues is as high as\n10.5% compared to .9% for healthy patients. The effects of untreated sleep\napnea in Lutz doesn\u2019t need to put you at risk of coronavirus or other health\nconcerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 There are several\nsolutions to treat the disorder. Besides a traditional CPAP, an oral appliance\ncan be used to reposition your lower jaw forward. This prevents your tongue and\nsoft tissues from blocking your throat to prevent pauses in breathing. When\nused correctly, patients with mild-to-moderate forms of the condition see a 95%\nimprovement in their symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you practice social distancing and wear personal protection\nto combat the spread of COVID-19, don\u2019t forget to treat any underlying health\nissues, like sleep apnea. With a proactive approach, you can invest in your\nlong-term wellness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dr. Jay A. Nelson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1981, Dr. Jay A. Nelson<\/a>\nhas provided exceptional services to the community. He has completed\npostgraduate training in dental sleep medicine. He offers personalized\nsolutions to treat sleep apnea, including oral appliances. Dr. Nelson also uses\nthe latest safety standards to keep his office clean and sanitized during the\nCOVID-19 pandemic. If you need treatment for your sleep apnea, rest assured,\nyour health and safety are a top priority. Contact us today<\/a>\nto schedule an appointment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re taking extra precautions to minimize your exposure to COVID-19. Although you\u2019re washing your hands and wearing a face mask to prevent coronavirus, if you aren\u2019t treating your sleep apnea in Lutz, you\u2019re placing your health at risk. The disorder does more than just cause you to lose a good night\u2019s rest. It also affects […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[15],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-effects-of-untreated-sleep-apnea-lutz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions\/150"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sleepbetterflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}