Before his death, the wild boar revealed that he died "152 times in one night"! Doctor: Sleep apnea may be complicated by "six major systemic diseases"
The artist “Mountain Pig” was shocked to die suddenly at the age of 38! Who is prone to sleep apnea?
Artist “Mountain Boar” Chen Junfu was shocked to hear that he passed away suddenly due to shock on the 15th at the age of 38. It is understood that Shanzhu has been diagnosed with “lupus erythematosus” since 2010, and has invested in medication to fight the disease for many years. Last year (2023), he even stated on the program that he had “sleep apnea” problem, and he was cured within an hour. He died as many as 19 times. If calculated based on 8 hours of sleep, the wild boar may expire 152 times in one night.
What causes sleep apnea? Who may be at risk? Dr. Jian Shaofu, the attending physician at the Cardiovascular Center of Cathay General Hospital, said that the disease is more likely to occur in men, middle-aged and elderly people, obese people, alcoholics, people with cardiovascular disease, people with short jaws, and patients who take sedatives, and is often accompanied by mental illness. Symptoms include concentration, headache, dry mouth, choking or wheezing while sleeping, and bad temper that is difficult to control.
“If you have long-term fatigue, daytime sleepiness, light sleep and dreaminess, severe snoring, or even your partner discovers apnea during sleep, you should pay attention to the impact of sleep apnea on the body!” Dr. Jian Shaofu pointed out that about 25% of adults Suffering from some degree of sleep apnea disorder is not only prone to daytime drowsiness and difficulty concentrating, but may also increase the risk of accidents.
“Studies have shown that patients with sleep apnea are more than twice as likely to be involved in traffic accidents as the general population.” In addition, patients with untreated sleep apnea may have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and heart disease. Failure, arrhythmia, or stroke; this risk may be due to changes in heart rate and blood pressure during sleep.
What causes sleep apnea? Can “heart failure” also affect snoring?
Sleep apnea can be divided into three types: “central”, “obstructive” and “mixed”. Dr. Jian Shaofu explained that the central cause is heart failure; the obstructive cause is that during sleep, the muscle tension that controls the respiratory tract decreases, causing the throat to narrow and affecting breathing. The mixed type is a combination of central and obstructive sleep apnea.
Suspension of breathing will cause the oxygen concentration in the blood to decrease and the carbon dioxide concentration to increase. When the imbalance is severe, it will stimulate the brain to wake up the patient and increase the number of breaths to improve the oxygen and carbon dioxide imbalance. Many patients with sleep apnea are unaware that their sleep breathing is abnormal, leading to increased sleep interruptions, fatigue and daytime sleepiness.
Is sleep apnea dangerous? Doctor: Fear of “six major systemic diseases”
Dr. Xu Yuting, director of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center of Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch, said that the symptoms of “obstructive” sleep apnea are not limited to snoring, but may also be caused by lack of oxygen during sleep, which may lead to the risk of systemic diseases. Such as hypertension, myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, congestive heart failure, etc. Some studies have shown that as the severity of respiratory arrest increases, mortality may also increase.
Dr. Xu Yuting pointed out that one in five people in Taiwan suffers from insomnia, and the number of people with insomnia is estimated to have exceeded 4 million. Among all patients with sleep disorders, “sleep apnea” is the most common symptom. It is conservatively estimated that as many as 700,000 to 800,000 people suffer from it. Sleep quality has a significant impact on daily life. When sleep disorders occur, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible to find out the cause to avoid worsening of symptoms and affecting the body and mind.
How to relieve sleep apnea? In case of “1 condition”, surgery may be required
Dr. Jian Shaofu said that the treatment goal of sleep apnea is to keep the airway open during sleep and reduce risk factors. Effective treatment will eliminate sleep disorders and improve the risk of cardiovascular disease. Here are several possible measures for patients’ reference:
Continuous positive pressure respirator. Use the air pressure generated by a positive pressure respirator to maintain a clear airway during sleep, and you can use it at home after learning. It is important to wear an appropriate mask so that the comfort does not reduce the willingness and effectiveness of the treatment.
Surgical treatment. For patients with obstructive sleep apnea, surgery is another possible option and can be used in conjunction with other non-surgical treatments. Including reshaping of the upper respiratory tract structure, suspensory velar pharyngeal plastic surgery, maxillary and mandibular advancement or tracheostomy surgery, etc. The treatment goals, expected results and potential complications should be discussed with the doctor before treatment.
The Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration has also issued guidelines stating that if patients are obese or overweight, weight loss can be helpful to relieve symptoms. Patients should achieve weight loss through improved eating habits, exercise or surgical treatment. In addition, measures such as changing sleeping positions (using side sleeping pillows or mattresses) and wearing anti-snoring braces (pull the tongue and soft palate forward to increase the airway) can also have a certain effect on alleviating sleep apnea.
Taiwan Food and Drug Administration pointed out that the working principle of continuous positive airway pressure respirators is to provide a positive pressure airflow through the built-in air motor, enter the respiratory tract after passing through the mask, and be equipped with a pressure or flow sensor, or It is a heating and humidifying function that improves breathing comfort when worn and keeps the patient’s respiratory tract open during sleep. However, when using it, you should pay attention to the operating pressure of the machine and return regularly to track the condition.
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