The MAG Vietnam Vol 7 March 2017 | Page 22

Medical Opinion
Local identity - “ Dr John ” providing medical advice and facts with the help of WebMD . John is a retired SOS Clinic Manager , Registered RN ICU and a long time resident of Vung Tau , many locals seek his pearls of wisdom .

Are You at Risk for Sleep Apnea ? Test Your Knowledge .

If you snore , it means you have sleep apnea .

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If you don ’ t treat it , sleep apnea can raise your risk of :
Stoke Depression Car Accident All
Which activity may reduce daytime sleepiness caused by sleep apnea ?
Yodeling
Tonsil flexes
Playing the didgeridoo
Flossing daily
Sleep apnea is more common in people who are overweight . Why ?
Extra weight can cause sleep apnea
Sleeo apnea may cause weight gain
Both
Neither
The most common treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP – continuous positive airway pressure – machine . How does it work ?
Adjusts the angle of the spine during sleep
Uses electrical impulses to induce REM sleep
Blows air to keep the airway open during sleep
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The older you are , the more likely you are to have sleep apnea .

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When CPAP doesn ’ t work to reduce symptoms , what ’ s the No . 1 reason why ?
Another health condition gets worse
The machine stops working
People stop using it
Breakthrough snoring
Which of these may help treat sleep apnea ?
Sleeping on your side
Surgery Weight loss All
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