Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) is a sleep condition where the airway becomes partially blocked during sleep, making it harder to breathe. This can lead to poor sleep quality and daytime fatigue, even if a person doesn't snore or have full-blown sleep apnea.
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Treatment for UARS often includes lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and positional therapy, as well as the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices or oral appliances to keep the airway open during sleep.
While both UARS and sleep apnea involve airway obstruction, UARS typically presents with less severe oxygen desaturation and may not be as easily diagnosed, but it can still significantly impact sleep quality and overall health.
Individuals with UARS often experience excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating, along with disrupted sleep patterns, but may not exhibit the loud snoring or gasping commonly associated with sleep apnea.
UARS can potentially worsen with age due to factors like increased weight, decreased muscle tone, and changes in airway anatomy, which may contribute to greater airway resistance during sleep.
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