{"id":13416,"date":"2020-09-24T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpaprx.com\/?p=13416"},"modified":"2026-04-29T06:48:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:48:03","slug":"surprising-cpap-sleep-apnea-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogs\/surprising-cpap-sleep-apnea-stats","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Surprising CPAP and Sleep Apnea Stats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are just at the beginning of your sleep apnea treatment journey and searching for the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/home-sleep-testing\">at-home sleep study<\/a>, or you\u2019re a veteran CPAP (or APAP\/BiPAP) warrior, out looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product\/cpaprx-prescription-service\">renew your CPAP prescription<\/a> and re-up on some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product-category\/cpap-supplies\">CPAP supplies<\/a>, there\u2019s always more to learn about this wide-spread, invisible illness. So, if you suspect you may suffer from sleep apnea \u2014 or you\u2019ve finally come to grips with the fact that you <em>do<\/em>, get ready for us to cram a few more facts into your brain about the sleep disorder we all know and <s>love<\/s> hate.<s>&nbsp;<\/s><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But first, just for the new kids in the classroom today, a few quick questions you may have that we\u2019ve got the answers to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great question. We\u2019ll let our friends, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Mayo Clinic<\/a>, take this one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(MC):<\/strong> \u201cSleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night&#8217;s sleep, you might have sleep apnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main types of sleep apnea are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obstructive sleep apnea, the more common form that occurs when throat muscles relax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central sleep apnea, which occurs when your brain doesn&#8217;t send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex sleep apnea syndrome, also known as treatment-emergent central sleep apnea, which occurs when someone has both obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes Snoring?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another great question, wow. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mayo Clinic<\/a>, care to chime in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(MC):<\/strong> \u201cSnoring can be caused by a number of factors, such as the anatomy of your mouth and sinuses, alcohol consumption, allergies, a cold, and your weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you doze off and progress from a light sleep to a deep sleep, the muscles in the roof of your mouth (soft palate), tongue and throat relax. The tissues in your throat can relax enough that they partially block your airway and vibrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more narrowed your airway, the more forceful the airflow becomes. This increases tissue vibration, which causes your snoring to grow louder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following conditions can affect the airway and cause snoring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your mouth anatomy. Having a low, thick soft palate can narrow your airway. People who are overweight may have extra tissues in the back of their throats that may narrow their airways. Likewise, if the triangular piece of tissue hanging from the soft palate (uvula) is elongated, airflow can be obstructed and vibration increased.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alcohol consumption. Snoring can also be brought on by consuming too much alcohol before bedtime. Alcohol relaxes throat muscles and decreases your natural defenses against airway obstruction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasal problems. Chronic nasal congestion or a crooked partition between your nostrils (deviated nasal septum) may contribute to your snoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep deprivation. Not getting enough sleep can lead to further throat relaxation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep position. Snoring is typically most frequent and loudest when sleeping on the back as gravity&#8217;s effect on the throat narrows the airway.\u201d&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you, everyone, for your patience. That said, without any further ado, the Top 8 Surprising CPAP + Sleep Apnea Facts You Didn\u2019t Know You Needed But, Boy Howdy, Did You Ever Actually Need Them. (Sorry, the boss made us edit the title.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top 8 Surprising Sleep Apnea + CPAP Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. 10-20% of Children who Snore have Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cpapRX_Official\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okay, we know. This one\u2019s kinda scary right out of the gate. But take a deep breath, because if treated early enough, your kiddo will likely avoid any serious health complications down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while snoring in children can be just that: snoring, you\u2019ll want to take them to the Doc if your child is presenting any other sleep apnea symptoms such as snorting (with a \u201c<em>t\u201d<\/em>), coughing, gasping for air, or mouth-breathing while asleep. And let\u2019s be real, if your little one is always tired, that is a pretty good sign it could be sleep apnea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. About 20% of People with Depression have Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clicktotweet.com\/wIe8Q\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, for those of us prone to the blues <em>and<\/em> suffering from a sleep disorder, depression and sleep have what is referred to as a <em>bidirectional relationship<\/em>, meaning: the worse\/less sleep you get, the more depressed you can become; and the more depressed you become, the more your sleep suffers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s basically <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Neverending Story<\/a> of symbiotic relationships, just in the worst way possible (cue canned laughter). The good news is that while treating one disorder may happen to improve the other, simultaneous therapy for both disorders is the best form of attack \u2014 it\u2019s a win win, if you will.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you are having suicidal thoughts or considering harming yourself or another, call the <a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a> at 800-273-8255.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking to find the best products for your sleep apnea journey and maybe chat about cheese curds, call us at 866-318-4548.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. You are at Twice the Risk of a Traffic Accident if You have Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clicktotweet.com\/OQGPe\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one\u2019s a doozy, folks. When our brains aren\u2019t getting enough oxygen while we sleep, it can leave us excessively fatigued and unable to focus or concentrate. This is a recipe for disaster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is estimated that if all drivers with sleep apnea in the U.S. were treated, <a href=\"https:\/\/document.resmed.com\/en-us\/documents\/products\/dental\/Narval-CC\/facts-and-figures\/1015527r3_narval-cc-mrd_facts-and-figures_amer_eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we would save 980 lives, and 11.1 billion in collision costs <em>every year<\/em><\/a> &#8211; using a CPAP machine lowers this risk by a whopping 70%!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sadly, that is not the only potentially fatal side effect of untreated sleep apnea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. You are 4x More Likely to have a Stroke<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clicktotweet.com\/JS6K5\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While smoking and obesity can lead to sleep apnea, they are much easier to address and nip in the bud before more serious issues erupt down the road. Both can increase the already-present risk of stroke in those suffering from sleep apnea. Thankfully, ditching these unhealthy habits can ultimately have great impacts on your overall sleep health as well \u2014 smoking alone increases your risk of sleep apnea by <em>threefold!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luckily, these days there are many, many options for nicotine replacements, meal services, healthy eating guides, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">telehealth mentors and counselors<\/a> to help you get on the right track physically, nutritionally, and with lifestyle changes that could change (and prolong) your life. You are not alone in this.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Worldwide, More than 100 Million People Suffer from Sleep Apnea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/clicktotweet.com\/rE8mN\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women and men, children and the elderly, overweight people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/blogsthin-fit-people-have-sleep-apnea-too\">fit people<\/a>, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">famous athletes<\/a>. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 22 million people suffer. That\u2019s more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>everyone in Florida<\/strong><\/a>. I mean holy smokes, that\u2019s a lot of friggin\u2019 people!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bright side is that technology has moved at a clip pace, as we can now offer the <em>only<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product\/at-home-sleep-apnea-study-watchpat-one\">disposable at-home sleep study<\/a> where you get your diagnosis quick and easy via the cloud, and best of all: from the comfort of your own bed, without the hassle of sending anything back.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can you imagine getting hooked up to a bunch of wires and trying to get a decent night\u2019s sleep in a medical facility with <em>everyone in Florida?!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6<\/strong><em>. <\/em><strong>An Estimated 80% of Sleep Apnea Cases go Undiagnosed<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cpapRX_Official\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yikes! And that\u2019s just for moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea cases &#8211; there are three kinds (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obstructive, central, and complex<\/a>), so in this case, 80% is a <em>conservative<\/em> estimate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But left untreated, sleep apnea is a dangerous disorder, increasing your risk not only of a stroke, but of type II diabetes, heart attack, shortened lifespan, and death. And if that weren\u2019t terrifying enough \u2014 on a national level, <a href=\"https:\/\/aasm.org\/economic-burden-of-undiagnosed-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-is-nearly-150b-per-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frost &amp; Sullivan calculated<\/a> that the annual economic burden of undiagnosed sleep apnea among U.S. adults is approximately $149.6 billion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to sleep apnea, it pays to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product\/at-home-sleep-apnea-study-watchpat-one\">get diagnosed<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Most People See Improvement After Only 3 Months with CPAP<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cpapRX_Official\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yep. It really does work, dudes and dudettes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In fact, across the board, improvement was seen in such areas as <em>Emotional Functioning <\/em>(look, sometimes we all need to feel our feelings, but we still need to function \u2014 have you ever seen a toddler have a meltdown because they needed a nap? It\u2019s kinda\u2026that thing.), <em>Social Interactions <\/em>(we know we could all use a little help there), <em>Daily Functioning <\/em>(yes it\u2019s just getting better and better) and drumroll, please\u2026 <em>Symptoms.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s right folks, step right up, grab a hot dog and behold the majesty of the machine that changed everything! The mighty CPAP Machine, with the power to improve sleep apnea symptoms (and a whole bunch of other great things) in as little as three months!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may sound like snake oil, but it\u2019s better: it\u2019s science.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. 33-50% of Patients Quit Using Their CPAP<\/strong> <strong>or Don&#8217;t Refill Their Rx<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/cpapRX_Official\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#36cdc8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tweet this stat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s a lot of abandonment for something that seems to help so much, dontcha think?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But due to a host of factors, finding the right mask and the right machine for you and your sleep style is an imperative step that often doesn\u2019t get the full attention it, nor you, deserve. That\u2019s why a simple process, patient education\/health literacy, and on-going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpaprx.com\/product\/wireless-monitoring\">monitoring services<\/a> are just some of the awesome sleep apnea services we have at our disposal to ensure that you get the most from your CPAP therapy on your sleep apnea treatment journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have any questions about our exclusive sleep apnea treatment journey (we call it Pap\u2019s Pathway)? Did you give up on your CPAP Therapy? Are you nervous to take your sleep study? Let us know in the comments, we\u2019re here to help! And you can always call: <strong><a href=\"tel:8663184548\">833-216-CPAP<\/a><\/strong> or email: sleeptight@cpaprx.com.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you are just at the beginning of your sleep apnea treatment journey and searching for the best at-home sleep study, or you\u2019re a veteran CPAP (or APAP\/BiPAP) warrior, out looking to renew your CPAP prescription and re-up on some CPAP supplies, there\u2019s always more to learn about this wide-spread, invisible illness. 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