Sleep apnea, Bi-Pap machine and BP
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Apr 25 2009
Q: My blood pressure during the day is usually 115/60-55, but after sleeping a while, it will go up to 150/85-55 and wake me up. Valium or muscle relaxants will lower it in a few hours. I also have sleep apnea. Does the air pressure and breathing rate of my Bi-Pap machine have an effect on my problem?
A: Sleep apnea is associated with high blood pressure. I would check with your respiratory therapist to make sure your Bi-Pap machine is properly titrated and that you are using it correctly.
Tags: bi-pap machine, high blood pressure, respiratory therapist, Sleep & Sleep Apnea, Sleep & Sleep ApneaBP and vertigo; connection to sleeplessness?
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Feb 11 2008
Q: Are high BP and vertigo connected to not being able to stay asleep?
A: Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, have been associated with high blood pressure. If you awaken at night feeling short of breath, discuss this with your doctor. True vertigo, a sensation of spinning or whirling, is usually caused by a problem in the inner ear or the vestibular system. This is the part of the body that controls balance.
Tags: short of breath, Sleep & Sleep Apnea, Sleep & Sleep Apnea, Sleep disorders, spinning, vertigo, vestibular systemRelationship between hypertension and sleep apnea
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 18 2007
Q: I have hypertension and sleep apnea. Is sleep apnea a result of hypertension? Is there any correlation?
A: Sleep apnea and hypertension are related. People suffering from sleep apnea have a much higher risk of hypertension. Also, treating sleep apnea can often make high blood pressure easier to control.
Tags: hypertension, Sleep & Sleep Apnea, Sleep & Sleep ApneaRESPeRATE and CPAP
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 17 2007
Q: Does RESPeRATE cause any physical side effects while using the CPAP for sleep apnea?
A: Use of the RESPeRATE is not associated with any side effects. CPAP use is not a known contraindication for the RESPeRATE but people with structural abnormalities of the respiratory system were not included in clinical trials of RESPeRATE.
Tags: CPAP, RESPeRATE, respiratory system, Sleep & Sleep Apnea, Sleep & Sleep Apnea
