medcom.id, Jakarta: Many people think snoring is a normal thing. However, it may be a sign of obstuctive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA is caused by complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway. It is the most common type of sleep apnea.
Dr. Andreas Prasadja, a pulmonologist at Mitra Keluarga Kemayoran Hospital, said OSA can be detected by overnight sleep study. He mentioned OSA has several negative effects:
1. Poor oxygen supply.
2. Increased sympathetic nervous activity.
3. High blood pressure.
4. Pre-diabetes.
5. An increase of inflammatory cells.
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