Posted by Larry Hoover on February 20, 2007, at 8:10:36
In reply to Re: Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) }} Fred » lcat10, posted by FredPotter on February 19, 2007, at 22:28:19
> Thanks for your info. I'm 60 so should die in my sleep any time now. Is it linked to incorrect breathing in waking life, like high chest breathing and a constant feeling of suffocation?
No, Fred. Nothing like that. It's a mechanical problem caused by gravity and the natural sag of aging tissues. Genes might be a factor, as is body weight, but not necessarily. Gravity and aging. And don't worry about your age specifically. The adverse impact is progressive, so if you've been identified early, you'll not be dropping dead any time soon.
The CPAP machine simply inflates the sagging tissues like a balloon, preventing their collapse while lying down. I've never heard of the tongue splint thingy. Best of luck with it.
Lar
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