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Acupuncture Treatment For Sleep Disorder (Sleep Apnea)
Sleep apnoea is a potentially dangerous sleep disorder which causes the sufferer to stop breathing during sleep. This happens because the airways collapse and so block. Depending on the severity of the condition medical help should be sought by anyone who is a heavy snorer.
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SYMPTOMS
CAUSES
TREATMENTS
SYMPTOMS
The most common sign and symptoms of sleep apnoea include :
– Snoring
– Breathing cessation during sleep
– Sudden awakening
– Dry mouth
– Headache
– Insomnia
– Irritability
CAUSES
Sleep apnoea is mostly caused by excess weight and obesity especially prevalent in adults. For younger children, sleep apnoea can be caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids or dental problems. Although rare, tumours of the throat and neck can cause sleep apnoea too.
3TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points :
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Acupuncture Treatment For Sleep Apnoea)
According to Chinese medicine treatment practice, sleep apneoa occurs due to spleen Qi deficiency, phlegm, Qi Stagnation, blood Stagnation. Only after knowing the cause of the disorder, can the acupuncturist determine the treatment method, course, and protocol. The acupuncturist will determine the treatment method to overcome the cause of sleep apnoea stated above.
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Footnotes
- What Is Sleep Apnoea? – NHLBI, NIH, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea
- Sleep apnea Symptoms – Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/basics/symptoms/con-20020286
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Causes – WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/obstructive-sleep-apnea-causes#1
- Sleep Apnoea – Acupuncture-points.org, http://www.acupuncture-points.org/sleep-apnea.html