By Admin 
Breathing Problems During Sleep: Sleep apnea is a common but serious health problem in which breathing repeatedly stops while sleeping. Due to this, there is lack of oxygen in the body and many organs including the heart are adversely affected. This disease affects millions of people around the world and increases the risk of problems like high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. Additionally, it can also slow down brain function, reduce working capacity and affect quality of life.
What is sleep apnea?
In sleep apnea, breathing repeatedly stops or becomes very slow during sleep. These blockages can happen hundreds of times in a night, due to which air does not flow properly to the lungs and the oxygen level in the body falls. This lack of oxygen puts pressure on the heart and other organs and promotes inflammation in the body. Additionally, the circadian rhythm is also disrupted, which has a negative impact on memory, concentration and mental clarity.
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
If this disease is identified on time, treatment can be easy. Its main symptoms are
- loud snoring
- excessive daytime sleepiness
Apart from this, some other symptoms may also occur, such as
- morning headache
- memory loss
- tiredness or drowsiness throughout the day
- dry or sore throat when waking up
Sometimes sleep apnea can also cause severe high blood pressure and heart beat disorders, so in these situations it is considered necessary to get it checked.
investigation and treatment
Sleep apnea is confirmed by polysomnography. This test is done during sleep, in which sensors placed on the body record the depth of sleep, interruption in breathing and oxygen level. On this basis the severity of the disease is decided. Nowadays, the facility of home sleep study is also available, which is less expensive and more convenient. You can get it tested for around Rs 500. Talking about treatment, CPAP machine has proved to be revolutionary in the treatment of sleep apnea. This machine helps in keeping the respiratory tract open. Apart from this, surgery, oral device and most importantly weight loss are also considered effective solutions in the long run.
32 percent people in Bhopal are suffering from this
Recently, in a combined study of AIIMS Bhopal and ICMR, it was revealed that about 32 percent people in Madhya Pradesh are suffering from the problem of slippage. This research was done on 1080 patients. In which people aged between 15-60 years were included. It came out that 66 percent people were suffering from BP. The number of people aged 50 years was highest in this.
What do experts say?
Lying on your side instead of back can help if you suffer from SNORING due to mild or moderate positional obstructive sleep apnea.https://t.co/U8yslCMLgt
— Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (@hyderabaddoctor) December 4, 2025
Recently, in a video shared on X and YouTube, Dr. Sudhir Kumar, MD, Senior Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has given a simple but effective advice to people suffering from the problem of snoring. He said that such people should avoid sleeping on their back. Instead, it is better to sleep on the side. This can not only reduce snoring, but can also provide relief from the symptoms of mild to moderate sleep apnea.
Also read: This accident can happen while brushing, only 10 such cases across the world
Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
Check out below Health Tools-
Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Calculate The Age Through Age Calculator