Sleep Apnea Relief: 3 Ways Adjustable Beds Make a Difference
Major Highlights
- Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. There are two main types: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Central Sleep Apnea (CSA).
- Regardless of the types, sleep apnea can have severe or life-threatening complications, including heart damage, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death.
How Adjustable Beds Help:
- Head Elevation: Adjustable beds allow you to raise the upper body during sleep, reducing snoring and pressure on the throat.
- Zero-Gravity Mode: Solace Sleep beds offer a zero-gravity position that minimizes back pressure, improves blood flow, and reduces snoring.
- Side Sleeping: Adjusting your sleep position (especially side sleeping) can ease sleep apnea symptoms. Solace Sleep beds conform to different positions, reducing throat pressure.
DO ADJUSTABLE BEDS HELP WITH SLEEP APNEA?
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts throughout the night. The disorder takes shape in three different forms. The first is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which is the most common form that occurs when throat muscles relax and block the flow of air into the lungs. Central sleep apnea (CSA) is the second form that occurs when the brain doesn’t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. And finally, treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, which happens when someone has OSA — diagnosed with a sleep study — that converts to CSA when receiving therapy for OSA.
Regardless of the form of sleep apnea one has, the condition is typically long term, and can prove dangerous due to several complications that can occur which can be severe or life-threatening. These include:
Heart Damage and Heart Failure: Sleep apnea causes an increase in pressure in the blood vessels around your heart. This pressure increase puts a strain on your heart, ultimately causing damage to the heart muscle itself.
Arrhythmias, especially Atrial Fibrillation: Atrial fibrillation is a dangerous arrhythmia because it disrupts how blood flows through the upper left chamber of your heart. That disruption causes blood to pool and linger for too long, which can lead to blood clots, which can then exit your heart and travel directly to your brain, causing a stroke.
Sudden Cardiac Death. Some arrhythmias that can happen with sleep apnea are especially severe and can stop your heart. That stoppage is a life-threatening condition known as sudden cardiac death.
Daytime Drowsiness. While feeling sleepy during the daytime may not seem dangerous, it can be hazardous during certain activities like driving or operating dangerous machinery, that can have deadly implications for you or others around you.
SO HOW CAN AN ADJUSTABLE BED HELP?
Raise your head
Adjustable Beds allow for the upper body to be raised throughout sleep. Consider the days of fighting with toppling pillows over. Propping yourself up with pillows can prove tedious when pillows inevitably slip and change positions during the night, which is why an adjustable bed’s head elevation function is a gamechanger for sleep apnea sufferers. Raising the upper body has been proven to reduce snoring and remove pressure from the throat allowing more air to flow through the nasal passage. This feature will ensure both you and your partner have a restful night’s sleep.
Try out zero-gravity mode
All Solace Sleep adjustable beds have an in-built zero-gravity functionality that elevates both the head and legs to lie above the stomach. This position has been proven to reduce pressure on the back, increase blood flow, and minimize pressure on the heart. The zero-gravity position also alters the weight distribution of the body, offering more support, opening your airways, and reducing snoring. The reduced pressure to the heart, and reduction in pressure on the throat can soothe the symptoms of sleep apnea significantly.
Fall in love with side sleeping
Another way to ease the symptoms of sleep apnea is by amending your preferred sleep position, as sleeping on your back typically encourages sleep apnea to play up. Gravity on your neck when sleeping on your back can cause the weight of your relaxed throat to constrict your breathing, leading to snoring. Sleeping on your side reduces this weight on your neck and therefore allows for clearer air flow, and less obstructions for air to flow to the lungs.
Many people dislike side sleeping as it can create uncomfortable pressure points along the body. This is where a Solace Sleep can aid, as it can easily conform to many positions, allowing you to find the most comfortable spot, and reduce pressure on your throat.
TAKEAWAYS
Sleep apnea isn’t just a nighttime inconvenience—it poses serious risks to heart health, increases the likelihood of arrhythmias, and even threatens sudden cardiac death. But fear not! Here’s why a Solace Sleep Adjustable Bed is your secret weapon:
- Head Elevation: Say goodbye to pillow battles! Adjusting the bed’s head elevation reduces snoring and eases throat pressure, ensuring both you and your partner rest soundly.
- Zero-Gravity Bliss: Elevating both head and legs minimizes back strain, improves blood flow, and soothes sleep apnea symptoms. It’s like floating on a cloud!
- Side Sleeping Support: Switching to side sleeping can clear airways and reduce neck pressure. Solace Sleep beds adapt to your comfort, easing throat strain.
Sleep apnea sufferers can have a hard time seeking relief from the disorder and its symptoms. A Solace Sleep adjustable bed is a gamechanger as it significantly impacts on both you and your partner’s quality of life through a better night’s rest. Investing in an adjustable bed is a simple step that you can take to ensure that you get the best night’s sleep possible.
Invest in Better Sleep: Don’t underestimate the impact of quality rest. A Solace Sleep adjustable bed isn’t just a purchase—it’s an investment in your well-being. Sweet dreams await!
Remember, consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice. Your journey to better sleep starts here!
