Apnea and other events negative actions

[The_Boaphile]

I understand apnea and other events can ultimately cause a number of negative results that are detrimental to health.

Am I correct is saying; In broad terms, the negative physical effects events cause are (1) lower oxygen levels, and the (2) shock to the heart and therefore other organs by the jolting effects of the restart of breathing after a pause in breathing. The "jolting" impact of restarted breathing can also cause (3) fatigue preventing restful sleep. Is this correct? I'm asking about the direct immediate effects of the events and not the long term cumulative effects such as higher blood pressure etc.

Thank you!

Jeff

[Miss Emerita]

I'd offer two amendments. One is that harm is caused by adrenaline surges that accompany the body's effort to restart breathing after an obstructive apnea. More here:

https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2013/07/ ... -fatigued/

The other is that apnea can cause fragmented sleep, which means that a person's sleep can't cycle through the normal pattern of sleep stages because they keep waking up, fully or partially. In this way, people can be deprived of much-needed REM or deep sleep, which affects how they function during the day (as well as longer-term health).

[The_Boaphile]

I'd offer two amendments. One is that harm is caused by adrenaline surges that accompany the body's effort to restart breathing after an obstructive apnea. More here:

https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2013/07/ ... -fatigued/

The other is that apnea can cause fragmented sleep, which means that a person's sleep can't cycle through the normal pattern of sleep stages because they keep waking up, fully or partially. In this way, people can be deprived of much-needed REM or deep sleep, which affects how they function during the day (as well as longer-term health).

According to that article, it's specifically obstructive apnea events that causes the adrenaline surges. Not all events. Good information. Thank you Miss Emerita!