I think my mom has sleep apnea, what should i do?

October 3rd, 2009     Filed Under Uncategorized  

I think my mom has sleep apnea, what should i do?

My mom works during the night and sleeps during the day, shes a nurse. One time she told me when she was on a plane she lost conciousness or something and also wasn't breathing and some people had to help revive her. She has told me several times about how she stops breathing when she is sleeping. It sounds like sleep apnea (from what i've studied in school), but i'm not sure. She told me today about how she experienced it again, and she is afraid to sleep because of it. I've told her several times to go see a doctor but she won't go. She doesn't have work today and she's going to try and sleep tonight. But i'm worried, is there anything i can do or give to her to help her?

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2 Responses to “I think my mom has sleep apnea, what should i do?”

  1. admin on October 3rd, 2009 9:33 am
    Have her go to the doctor to get sleep tested my mom had it and she got this mask that help her sleep better since it had air coming through it. it is a huge pain to get used to since it is a little unconfortable. I heard that those nasal strips help.
  2. admin on October 3rd, 2009 9:33 am
    No, there is nothing you can do to help her if she doesnt want to go to the doctor. As a nurse, she should understand the health risks of having sleep apnea and not getting help for it. I'm sure she sees people with CHF and hypertension all of the time. Does she want CHF and hypertension too? I doubt it! You just need to sit down and talk with her and tell her that you are worried about her and want her to get a sleep study done. If she says no, then there is not a whole lot you can do. She needs a sleep study to see if she really has sleep apnea and if she does, then the doctor needs to find out what would be best for her particular case.
    I understand how you must feel. My boyfriend has sleep apnea and refuses to wear his CPAP mask. It upsets me, but he is an adult so he makes his own decisions, just like your mom.

    I hope she changes her mind, though! It is very important to try and start treatments as soon as possible.

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