One thing about sleep apnea is that our breathing holes are perhaps the closest that we can associate problems when it comes to our sleep. It is apparent that most people today are having problems with breathing and a lot of the occur when we are asleep.
While we may not readily know the cause, most of it stems from the fact that we may have problems in our respiratory system which in turn will be something that should need special treatment. Surgery is something that makes most people frantic but if it is for a good cause to help sleep apnea issues, then why not?
“The degrees of quality of life improvement, compared with the preoperative generic health status, were 30.4 percent for role-emotional (problems with work or daily activities caused by emotional difficulties), 20.7 percent for role-physical, 18.9 percent for vitality, 14.8 percent for mental health, 11.4 percent for generic health, 7.4 percent for social functioning, 1.6 percent for physical functioning, and 1 percent for bodily pain,” wrote Dr. Hsueh-Yu Li, of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, and colleagues.
“These results suggest that, when nasal obstruction in OSA patients was relieved, their generic health improved, and that the effects were especially remarkable in reducing role limitations caused by physical or emotional problems,” they added.
(Source) Washington Post
As part of the surgical procedure I endured this summer, was the reduction of the turbinates in my nose. I have had no side affects and it even seems to have prevented nose bleeding that i had in the past.
After having tried endless CPAP masks, oral appliances, Provent, didgeridoos..I am hopeful that surgery will give me lasting success. I have maintained my sense of humor despite my lack of sleep and invite you to check out my blog.
Sweet dreams,
Caroline