What is considered severe sleep apnea?
I was told I have on average 32 incidents an hour from the VA.
I read on the internet on some sites saying 20 to 40 is considered moderate sleep apnea, while other sites are saying over 30 is considered severe. It’s hard to tell what is moderate or severe because of the contradictory sites.
Does anyone have a concrete sight with information on this??
sorry *site* it’s late, I’m tired, lol.
I’m getting a CPAP machine through the VA, thanks though.
I’m asking if it is considered severe or moderate.
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I would say it’s on the upper end of moderate. If you were a crayola crayon you’d be moderate-severe.
Do you know which criteria your sleep study used? They are your medical records & you have a right to have copies of everything. While you’re at it, ask them about the frequency & which category it’s determined to be. There are different schools of thought on labelling.
Knowing the number of incidents is more important than the category. 32/hr is a lot. Just think, every other minute you are not breathing for a period of time. Some ppl have even more per minute & their times w/out air are shorter. That’s how there can even be a severe category.
I’m glad you’re getting the CPAP. You’ll notice a difference in the way you feel, your alertness level, feeling like you’re back involved in your life, not as tired,more patience, more like ‘yourself’ & so many more positive things! Not only that, it could save your life!
If you are waking yourself or interrupting your sleep 32 times an hour the lack of REM sleep is going to traumatize you. Get some help.
http://www.mysleepapneasolution.com/special/index.htm?t202id=1129&t202kw=sleep%20apnea&gclid=CN-dytPvxZgCFQMnGgodWHDb1g
http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20080801/sleep-apnea-may-be-deadly
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-08-01-sleep-apnea_N.htm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050523153827.htm
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