Asthma and Sleep Apnea

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You might believe that asthma and sleep apnea are unrelated diseases. In contrast to sleep apnea, which naturally only happens at night, asthma generally flares up during the day. But you might be surprised to learn that asthma and sleep apnea are linked. Both of these lung disorders could have an effect on your body at any time of day or night.

How Asthma affects Sleep apnea

Even though asthma is typically thought of as a daytime disorder, nighttime symptoms can potentially get worse. When nocturnal asthma strikes, the airways find it difficult to deliver enough oxygen to the lungs, which can lead to episodes of coughing, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, and wheezing

when you’re trying to fall asleep.

Severe asthma can lead to bouts of apnea or stopping breathing for brief periods while you sleep, which can cause low oxygen levels, sleep deprivation, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart attacks, weight gain, depression, and a host of other health issues.

How Sleep apnea affects Asthma

Your body responds to sleep apnea by increasing your heart rate and blood pressure, which may lead you to toss and turn during the night. Additionally, there may be reflux which can irritate your lungs if it enters your neck and airways. As acid reflux irritates your throat and airways, your lungs could become irritated, which would make it harder to take in oxygen. Your lungs may become extremely sensitive and reactive to allergens, fumes, and changes in the weather as a result, which may exacerbate asthmatic symptoms. It may even cause uncontrolled asthma, which can damage the lungs and leave scarring behind. Uncontrolled asthma requires higher dosages of daily and emergency medications.

How can a CPAP machine help?

People who start CPAP therapy report a range of advantages, including less stress, more energy, better moods, increased insulin sensitivity, stronger immune systems, and more. By lowering airway inflammation and other asthmatic symptoms, CPAP can also assist treat poorly managed asthma.

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