Research shows that snoring and sleep apnea are associated with many serious conditions. Left untreated, your sleep apnea can be a contributing risk factor to:
- High blood pressure
- More than 35% of people with sleep apnea suffer from high blood pressure, increasing their risk of heart disease1
- More than 80% of people who continue to suffer from high blood pressure (despite taking three or more drugs) also have sleep apnea2
- Stroke - Almost 70% of people who have had a stroke have sleep apnea3
- Traffic accidents - A person with sleep apnea is 7 times more likely to have a car accident4
- Type 2 diabetes
- Depression
Treating sleep apnea can reduce the risk of developing associated diseases. It can also help you feel more energetic so you can do more of the things you want to.
1. Worsnop et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 1998
2. Logan et al. J Hypertens 2001
3. Bassetti et al. Sleep 1999
4. Young et al. Sleep 1997