{"id":936313,"date":"2023-06-07T19:20:57","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:20:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ouraring.wpengine.com\/?p=936313"},"modified":"2024-12-17T21:49:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:49:42","slug":"sleep-apnea-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ouraring.wpengine.com\/nl\/sleep-apnea-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Sleep Apnea Myths, Debunked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sleep apnea<\/span><\/a>, a common condition that causes you to stop and start breathing during sleep, affects roughly<\/span> 30% of Americans<\/span><\/a>. However, <\/span>up to 80%<\/span><\/a> of moderate and severe cases of obstructive sleep apnea may go undiagnosed, so the amount of people affected by sleep apnea might be even higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Curious if you may be affected by sleep apnea? <\/span>If you\u2019re an Oura member, <\/span>the blood oxygen sensing (SpO2) and breathing regularity features<\/span><\/a> may help indicate whether you\u2019re just a heavy snorer or if it\u2019s a sign of something more serious that you should discuss with a health professional. This is because <\/span>sleep apnea can lead to inadequate oxygen levels throughout the night, thereby affecting your blood oxygen levels. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Oura members can turn to the Oura App to understand whether their snoring might be the sign of something more serious they should discuss with a healthcare professional.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Typically, healthy blood oxygen levels are between 95% and 100%, but check with your healthcare provider to confirm what ranges are healthy for you. You <\/span>can also consult the metrics found in your <\/span>Sleep Score<\/span><\/a> to gain valuable insights into your sleep cycles and identify any anomalies that may indicate a sleep disorder.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the prevalence of sleep apnea, there is an alarming amount of misinformation surrounding the condition. Below, uncover the truth behind six common sleep apnea myths and acquiring knowledge about effective sleep management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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6 Sleep Apnea Myths<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Myth #1: Sleep Apnea Only Affects Overweight People<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While obesity is a <\/span>major risk factor<\/span><\/a> for developing sleep apnea, the condition can occur in people of all sizes. That said, in <\/span>cases of overweight individuals<\/span><\/a>, the fat deposits can narrow the airways in the respiratory tract, leading to a decrease in muscle activity. The relaxed tissue can collapse and block the airways and, consequently, cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that being overweight is just one of the factors that can induce sleep apnea, so if you are overweight, you\u2019re not guaranteed to develop the condition. <\/span>Other risk factors<\/span><\/a> include:<\/span><\/p>\n