{"id":544,"date":"2023-05-05T14:53:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.preventionpharmacy.com\/?p=544"},"modified":"2023-05-19T13:56:07","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T18:56:07","slug":"raising-awareness-for-sleep-apnea-why-it-matters-and-how-to-get-involved","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.preventionpharmacy.com\/raising-awareness-for-sleep-apnea-why-it-matters-and-how-to-get-involved","title":{"rendered":"Raising Awareness for Sleep Apnea: Why It Matters and How to Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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\nSleep Apnea Awareness Day is an annual observance held on March 5th to raise awareness about sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. This day is an opportunity to educate people about the risks of sleep apnea, its symptoms, and available treatment options.
\nSleep apnea is a condition where a person’s breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep, causing the person to wake up multiple times throughout the night. This can lead to chronic sleep deprivation, which can cause a variety of health problems, including daytime fatigue, high blood pressure, heart disease, and even stroke.
\nOne of the most common symptom is loud snoring. Other symptoms may include daytime sleepiness, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. If left untreated, sleep apnea can have serious health consequences and can even be life-threatening.
\nFortunately, there are steps that people can take to reduce their risk of developing sleep apnea:<\/p>\n