Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects millions of French people every year. It is defined by airways that close for a few seconds. The walls of the pharynx are the cause of this problem, the relaxation of these walls causes snoring which can subsequently cause a collapse of these walls. The consequence is a blockage of the passage of air and therefore sleep apnea. This phenomenon repeats itself several times hour by hour during sleep. In a few figures, SOAS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome) is:

• 8% of 20-44 year olds are affected
• 20% for 45-64 year olds
• 30% among those over 65

As you can see, this disorder disrupts the nights of more people than you might think. It is therefore important to raise awareness of this syndrome which can get worse and more serious if left untreated.

Sleep apnea can have significant consequences on your daily life. Naturally, your body will be deprived of the rest it needs and you will therefore feel very tired. All this leads to a drop in concentration levels and higher blood pressure. In addition, by blocking breathing, sleep apnea can be extremely dangerous because it can block the arrival of oxygen to the brain and cause strokes.

There are several factors that cause this syndrome, age and weight are the most important. Being overweight, most often accompanied by diabetes, is a factor that promotes the development of sleep apnea.

However, there are many ways to treat this sleep apnea.

• Exercise and weight loss

Physical exercise and weight loss as a result of this sport practice is recommended to combat this syndrome. The fat that can obstruct the airways will disappear and breathing will therefore be easier.

• Changes in lifestyle habits

To improve your health and not suffer from sleep apnea, it is recommended to eat less fat, stop smoking and stop drinking alcoholic beverages. This will also allow you to accelerate your weight loss and be more comfortable in your weight loss.

• Medical interventions

There are many medical procedures that can help you breathe better and make it easier for you to get oxygen while you sleep. There are many operations that can be done on your nose and airways.

• A dental device

To ensure a peaceful night's sleep, you can purchase mouth guards to place on your lower or upper teeth to keep the airway open at night.

• Good bedding

A mattress with firm but comfortable support allows you to be better settled. The support at the head and neck level promotes good air circulation in the respiratory tract. The alba Original mattress is a good option if you want to prevent or combat sleep apnea syndrome.