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STOP-Bang Questionnaire: This questionnaire is routinely used by physicians to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. It is named “STOP-Bang” based on the acronym as follows: Snoring? Tired? (Tired, Fatigued, or Sleepy during the daytime)

The study found that the CPAP users cut their odds of dying from any cause over those 11 years by almost two-thirds, compared to nonusers.

There Are 3 Types of Sleep Apnea. Here are the key differences between obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and complex sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea FAQs The life expectancy of a patient with sleep apnea who is under 50 years old is between 8 and 18 years. If patients receive the treatment they are likely to live longer, with fewer excess health complications than those who do not receive treatment.

Generally, sleep apnea is a lifelong condition. The overwhelming majority of people will have sleep apnea for life, but for a small number of people, weight loss or surgery may alleviate their sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea can lead to premature death. Research shows that mortality risks are higher in those who have sleep apnea because it interrupts circadian rhythms, throws off the chemistry between the body and brain, increases blood pressure, disrupts cardiac and respiratory function, and elevates the heart rate.

A lack of oxygen also greatly increases your chances of suffering a heart attack, and nearly 80% of all nocturnal strokes can be directly attributed to OSA. If left untreated, obstructive sleep apnea can shorten your life from anywhere between 12-15 years.

Inspire is an alternative to CPAP that works inside your body while you sleep. It's a small device placed during a same-day, outpatient procedure. When you're ready for bed, simply click the remote to turn Inspire on. While you sleep, Inspire opens your airway, allowing you to breathe normally and sleep peacefully.