Informative Speech Outline- Sleep Apnea

Mikala Stevens Professor Tracie Kriska Public Speaking 6th March 2013 Working Outline Topic intermission Apnea General Purpose to asseverate Specific Purpose to inform the audience on Sleep Apnea Thesis Sleep Apnea is becoming more than of a dangerous disease that more mountain are starting to be diagnosed with. It is extremely important that Sleep Apnea is emphasized so that more people are aware of it. Introduction The National Sleep Foundation says that a lot of people dont know what sleep apnea is. Sleep Apnea is a dangerous disease that goat lead to termination while youre sleeping. Body I. There are two types of Sleep Apnea A. Central Sleep Apnea . Unlike OSA, the airway is not blocked, but the brain fails to charge the muscles to breathe due to instability in the respiratory control center. B. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) 2. The more common of the two forms of apnea, it is caused by a blockage of the airway, normally when the soft tissue in the back of the pharynx co llapses during sleep. Transition Sleep Apnea can affect anyone, even children. II. The National Sleep Foundation says that anybody can be affected by this disease. A. Being male B. Being overweight C. Being over 40 D. Having a large contend size (17 inches in workforce or 16 inches or greater in women) E.Having large tonsils, a large tongue, or a small jaw bone F. Having a family recital of sleep apnea G. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux) H. Nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum, allergies, or sinus problems Transition Wonder what causes Sleep Apnea? III. In The National Institutes of Health they say, Sleep Apnea is caused when you sleep because your muscles relax which speciates your throat. Normally, this narrowing doesnt prevent air flowing into and out of your lungs. If you have sleep apnea, your airway can become partially or full blocked because A. Your throat muscles and tongue relax more than normal. B.Your tongue and tonsils (tissue masses in the back of your mouth) a re large compared with the opening into you windpipe. C. The shape of your head and neck (bony structure) may cause a smaller airway size in the mouth and throat area. D. Youre overweight. The extra soft fat tissue can thicken the wall of the windpipe. This narrows the inside of the windpipe, which makes it harder to keep open. E. The aging process limits your brain signals ability to keep your throat muscles stiff during sleep. Thus, airway is more likely to narrow or collapse. Transition National Institute of Health has Steps on how to treat Sleep Apnea.IV. The National Institute of Health suggests that Sleep Apnea should be case-hardened with lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, breathing devices, and surgery. Goals of treating sleep apnea are to restore regular breathing during sleep and relieve symptoms such as loud snoring and daytime sleepiness. A. life-style Changes 1. Avoid Alcohol and medicines that make you sleepy. 2. Losing weight if youre overweight or obese. 3. Sleeping o n your side instead of your back to help keep your throat open. 4. Keeping your nasal passages open at night with nasal sprays or allergy medicines, if needed. 5. If you smoke, quit.B. Mouthpieces 1. Oral Appliance C. Breathing Devices 1. Cpap Machine D. Surgery Conclusion acquirement that Sleep Apnea is a dangerous disease and more people are being diagnosed with it. I hope that learning more about this disease more people will be more aware of it. Works Cited National Institute of Health http//www. nhlbi. nih. gov/health/health-topics/topics/sleepapnea/ The National Sleep Foundation. National Institutes of Health. Reviewed by Louis R. Chanin, MD on July 30, 2012 2012 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. http//www. webmd. com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/sleep-apnea