The death of NFL legend Reggie White has been linked to Obstructive Sleep Apnea. This disorder afflicts about 3% of the United States population and is recognized by brief periods of interruptions of breathing throughout the night. Sufferers will typically stop breathing for periods of 10 to 30 seconds and can expect the interruptions to occur several hundred times each night. The cause of Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a blockage of the trachea caused by fatty tissue in the throat, the uvula, the tonsils, or even one’s tongue.
At the time of his retirement, Reggie White was the NFL’s all-time sacks leader. During his 15 year NFL career the “Minister of Defense”, as White was known, played for 3 teams, won one Super Bowl, was selected to the Pro-Bowl 13 times, and was twice named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year. (more…)
Reggie White and Sleep Apnea
What You Can Do To Cure Sleep Apnea
When self-help and natural sleep apnea cures fail to produce satisfactory results, many affected individuals are forced to turn to more intensive treatment methods. The more aggressive treatment methods include CPAP treatment, dental devices, and surgery. Dental devices are the next step for treatment after behavioral changes. In general, these devices are made of acrylic … Continue reading
What is Sleep Apnea
By obstructing the normal breathing patterns of the affected person, sleep apnea results in very poor quality of sleep and has been linked to multiple serious health ailments. Continue reading