{"id":140,"date":"2019-09-18T19:04:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T19:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2019-09-18T19:04:25","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T19:04:25","slug":"celebrities-with-obstructive-sleep-apnea-state-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/celebrities-with-obstructive-sleep-apnea-state-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sleep Apnea Dangerous? These 5 Celebrities Would Say Yes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_119605372__1559942379_73937-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"wife annoyed by husband's snoring \" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_119605372__1559942379_73937-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_119605372__1559942379_73937-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/AdobeStock_119605372__1559942379_73937.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t think Shaquille O\u2019Neal would have much in\ncommon with Carrie Fisher, but the truth is they both suffered from sleep apnea.\nThe disorder is more common than you might think. In addition, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/what-is-sleep-apnea.html\">obstructive\nsleep apnea<\/a> in State College can have life-threatening complications if not\ntreated soon enough. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what sleep apnea is, and 5\ncelebrities who suffered from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Obstructive sleep apnea is when tissues in the mouth and\nthroat collapse during the night, rendering you unable to breathe. This sends\nthe body into panic mode, waking you up gasping for air. Although you might not\nremember these episodes upon waking, they can disrupt your sleep patterns, so you\ndon\u2019t get the restful sleep you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common symptoms of sleep apnea include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Waking up choking or gasping <\/li><li>Morning headaches <\/li><li>Having a dry or sore throat upon waking <\/li><li>Depression or mood swings <\/li><li>Chronic loud snoring <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Complications Can Untreated Sleep Apnea Cause?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not getting sleep apnea treated can have dangerous side\neffects, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Imbalances in body and brain chemistry <\/li><li>High blood pressure <\/li><li>Elevated heart rate <\/li><li>Higher risk of heart attack and stroke <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrities with Sleep Apnea <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been many celebrities who have suffered from the\nsleep disorder, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Carrie Fisher. <\/strong>The death of the Star Wars\nactress brought awareness of sleep apnea to the forefront of people\u2019s minds. It\u2019s\nunknown whether she knew about her own condition, but sleep apnea was one of\nthe major factors, along with heart disease and drug use, which contributed to\nher death. <\/li><li><strong>Roy Green. <\/strong>Before the former NFL wide\nreceiver was diagnosed with sleep apnea, Green suffered two strokes and two\nheart attacks that were mainly attributed to the sleep disorder. He has seen\nhis health greatly improve since starting treatment. <\/li><li><strong>Shaquille O\u2019Neal. <\/strong>The basketball player\u2019s\nwife put up with his snoring for years before suggesting he have a sleep study\ndone that confirmed obstructive sleep apnea. Since then, he has worked hard to\nraise awareness of the disorder. <\/li><li><strong>Jerry Garcia. <\/strong>The lead guitarist of The\nGrateful Dead died of a heart attack in 1995. His doctors considered sleep\napnea to be a contributing factor in his death. <\/li><li><strong>Justice Antonin Scalia. <\/strong>On the night that\nthe former Supreme Court Justice passed away, his CPAP machine, commonly used\nto treat sleep apnea, was unplugged. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious disorder that can be\nlife-threatening. If you think you may have it, contact your dentist right\naway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Donald Marks is a graduate of the University of\nPittsburgh\u2019s School of Dental Medicine. Following graduation, he opened his\nprivate practice in State College, PA. Throughout his career, he has had many\nmentors, including Dr. Ron Nevins and Dr. Frank Spear, widely considered two of\nthe finest dentists in the world. If you think you may have sleep apnea, don\u2019t\nhesitate to get treated by contacting Dr. Marks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statecollegedentalsleepmedicine.com\/contact-us.html\">by\nclicking here<\/a> or calling (814) 234-0329. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You wouldn\u2019t think Shaquille O\u2019Neal would have much in common with Carrie Fisher, but the truth is they both suffered from sleep apnea. The disorder is more common than you might think. In addition, obstructive sleep apnea in State College can have life-threatening complications if not treated soon enough. 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