What’s causing me to get sick all of the Time
Summerlin, Las Vegas, and Henderson Nevada
More and more people are walking around sleep deprived. This has left scientists to begin exploring the possible side effects of not getting enough sleep. It is no surprise, as many studies have indicated that sleep-deprived individuals are at a greater risk of heart disease and stroke. Sleep has a lot to do with how well your immune system performs, which in turn has a profound effect on your body’s risk of serious diseases.
What does sleep have to do with the immune system? Let us take a look at what these two have in common.
When we don’t get enough sleep, it enacts a natural reaction within the body that stimulates inflammation. An increase in inflammation can be harmful to your health, especially if it becomes chronic. Heart disease, for example, is spurred by inflammation.
A particular study took into account immune responses of individuals who slept well for a week, and for those that did not. Researchers found that the individuals who did not sleep well exhibited immune responses that triggered allergies and asthma, which are known to exacerbate by a lack of sleep. Researchers also noted an increase in inflammation in these sleep-deprived individuals.
Sleep patterns have been observed for a long time and discovered that the longer a person goes with inadequate sleep, the higher their risk of diseases such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. Chronic inflammation in the blood vessels could directly impact one’s risk of cardiovascular disease. While Type 2 diabetes is certainly a chronic disease that is spurred by inflammation.
With all of this knowledge, how could we not get enough sleep? Well, busy schedules for one, but even when you seem to be sleeping for enough hours each night, why are you still waking up tired? If upon waking you feel fatigued and exhausted even when you seem to be doing everything else right, it could be that you have a sleep breathing disorder such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the airways become restricted as a result of enlarged soft tissues in the throat or a relaxation of the airway when lying down. When obstructive sleep apnea is present, the sufferer may snore loudly while sleeping or even gasp loudly for air. These instances may occur as many as 100 or more times per hour! It is no wonder why obstructive sleep apnea would leave an individual tired even when it seems as though they have slept enough each night.
You may not even realize that you snore while you sleep. Maybe your partner is unaware that you exhibit this common symptom of sleep apnea. Feeling fatigued when you seem to go to bed at a decent hour, or your immune system is always weakened causing you to get sick often could be a sign that your body is fighting chronic fatigue as a result of sleep apnea.
The good news is that your Summerlin sleep apnea dentist, Dr. Matthew Wilson, has an easy solution to your sleep apnea symptoms. A custom-made oral appliance can help to reposition your lower jaw into a more forward position, and therefore facilitate an open airway, which provides you with better rest while you sleep. It is time to put an end to your constant fatigue and poor immune system by starting with a sleep apnea evaluation.
Sleep Apnea Dentist in Summerlin
If you would like to learn more about sleep apnea or how a custom-made oral appliance can help you sleep more soundly, please contact Inspire Dental of Summerlin by calling (702) 331-4700 to schedule a consultation.
Inspire Dental of Summerlin is proud to care for patients in the areas of Henderson, Las Vegas, and Summerlin, Nevada.