{"id":115,"date":"2020-05-19T13:09:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T13:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2020-06-04T13:18:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T13:18:09","slug":"sleep-apnea-in-lawton-immune-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/19\/sleep-apnea-in-lawton-immune-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Untreated Sleep Apnea Could Cause You to Get Sick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-116\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_259715843__1___1591273205_90311-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Woman lying in bed at night with hand over face\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_259715843__1___1591273205_90311-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_259715843__1___1591273205_90311-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_259715843__1___1591273205_90311.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Everyone knows that if you want to stay at the pinnacle of health, you need to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. But sometimes, you might find yourself waking up feeling exhausted every morning regardless of how much rest you think you got. This could mean that you have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">sleep apnea<\/a> in Lawton, a disorder that can have a dramatic impact on your health \u2013 and in the midst of the current pandemic, it could even increase your vulnerability to COVID-19. Keep reading to learn exactly what sleep apnea does to your body and what it means for your body\u2019s ability to fight off disease.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How Sleep Apnea Affects the Immune System<\/h2>\n<p>Sleep apnea happens when your breathing is frequently interrupted while you\u2019re asleep; this is usually because of an obstruction of the airway, but occasionally it might be due to your brain failing to send the proper signals to the appropriate muscles. When breathing stops, the oxygen levels in your bloodstream decrease, and you\u2019re forced to wake up for air. If this continues for a very long time, it could lead to various health issues. In particular, your body may no longer be able to make the T-cells necessary to help the immune system function. As a result, your risk of getting sick will significantly increase.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Consequences of Sleep Apnea<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not just illness that you have to worry about if you\u2019re suffering from sleep apnea. You could eventually suffer life-threatening heart attacks or a stroke due to increased blood pressure. Also, your body will generally become more resistant to insulin, leading to diabetes. But of course, the most obvious side effect of a lack of quality sleep is the drowsiness you\u2019ll constantly feel even during the day; you might even fall asleep while driving.<\/p>\n<h2>Does Sleep Apnea Increase Your Risk for COVID-19?<\/h2>\n<p>Researchers might still be studying COVID-19, but there\u2019s already plenty of evidence to show that patients with chronic health conditions \u2013 such as sleep apnea \u2013 tend to be at greater risk, especially when said conditions directly affect the immune system. It\u2019s also worth noting that sleep apnea is much more likely to affect people over the age of 65 \u2013 in other words, the age group that tends to be more severely affected by COVID-19. In other words, the older you are, the more important it is to keep an eye out for possible symptoms of poor-quality sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Call a sleep dentist immediately if you have any reason to think you might have sleep apnea (such as being told that you snore loudly almost every night). They can help you find a way to treat your condition while you\u2019re in quarantine so that you can get a good night\u2019s sleep while still protecting yourself from the coronavirus.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. David J. Drummond has served in the United States Army Dental Corps. Once he left active duty in 1988, he opened a private practice in Lawton. He has helped many patients overcome their sleep apnea using oral appliance therapy. If you think a sleep disorder might be affecting your overall health, you can get in touch with Dr. Drummond at Stop Snoring Lawton through his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stopsnoringlawton.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by calling (580) 355-0344.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows that if you want to stay at the pinnacle of health, you need to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. But sometimes, you might find yourself waking up feeling exhausted every morning regardless of how much rest you think you got. 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