hello everybody! i was just told (after almost 2 years after my sleep study) that my o2 level was 73% and my index was 5.3. I feel so tired all the time and now (last nov) developed a bad cough and can't shake it. i'm worried because as i understand it i stop breathing 42.3 times in an 8 hr period. is this correct or did i misunderstand it? they also warned me aboout heart attacks. any answers will be a big help...i'm afraid to sleep!!!
Mel
lifestyle changes e.g reduce caffeine and alcohol intake, reduce stress levels, look at sleep hygiene ( what time you go to bed at, make sure you have routine, dont watch tv til the early hours of the morning etc. )
I have worked in a sleep lab for 11 years and this is what we recommend for our patients.
Hope some of these things help.