PTSD Can Cause Or Worsen Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Dr. Young Of Monmouth and Ocean County Shares an Article on PTSD and Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Have you been diagnosed with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and are now experiencing an onset or increase in sleep apnea symptoms in Monmouth or Ocean Counties, NJ? Research proves there is a correlation between PTSD and sleep apnea. For those suffering PTSD, who may already experience nightmares and sleep disturbances, co-occurring sleep apnea should not be left untreated as the symptoms are real and potentially severely debilitating. For example, loss of motor coordination and long-term health problems such as cardiovascular disease could arise when left untreated. Therefore, if you have been diagnosed with PTSD and suspect you are developing sleep apnea, contact Shore Dental SleepCare today.

Recognized throughout Monmouth and Ocean County as one of the leading obstructive sleep apnea specialists, Dr. Young shares an article by Sleep Apnea Essentials that explains why PTSD can worsen sleep apnea symptoms and why it may be time to call a doctor: Is There A Connection Between PTSD & Sleep Apnea.

Shore Dental SleepCare is a sleep apnea specialist providing the most advanced CPAP treatments in Ocean & Monmouth County. If you are experiencing the symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and suspect that sleeping problems are affecting your activities, contact Shore Dental SleepCare today on our contact page.

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