Acupuncture and Sleep Disorder (Sleep Apnea)

Sleep apnea is one type of sleep disorder. Sleep apnea is disorder that make the sufferer’s breath get disrupted during sleep. This is because in sleep apnea the airways is colapsed and blocked. This condition make people who have this disorder snoring. [note]What Is Sleep Apnea? - NHLBI, NIH, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The most common sign and symptoms of sleep apnea including : - Snoring - Breathing cessation - Sudden awakening - Dry mouth - Headache - Insomnia - Irritability [note]Sleep apnea Symptoms - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/basics/symptoms/con-20020286[/note]  

CAUSES

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Sleep apnea is mostly caused by excess weight and obesity. This is especially happen for adult people. For younger age or children, sleep apnea can caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids, dental problems. Although rare, but tumor can be cause sleep apnea too. [note]Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes - WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea-causes#1[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : HE7 Acupuncture Treatment For Sleep Disorder (Sleep Apnea) Sleep apnea is one form of sleep disorder. In chinese medicine treatment practice, sleep apnea occur due to some reasons such as spleen Qi deficiency, phlegm, Qi Stagnation, blood Stagnation. Only after knowing the cause of the disorder, only can the acupuncturist determine the treatment method, course, and protocol. Acupuncturist will determine the treatment method to overcome the cause of sleep apnea stated above. [note]Sleep Apnea - Acupuncture-points.org, http://www.acupuncture-points.org/sleep-apnea.html[/note]  

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