{"id":122,"date":"2020-07-20T20:06:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T20:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/?p=122"},"modified":"2020-07-24T13:00:30","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T13:00:30","slug":"summer-worsen-sleep-apnea-in-texarkana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texarkanadentistry.com\/blog\/summer-worsen-sleep-apnea-in-texarkana\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Summer Worsen Your Sleep Apnea Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer has something for everyone. The Texas heat is perfect for swimming and other fun outdoor activities. However, it comes at a price, and if you suffer from sleep apnea in Texarkana, your condition may be aggravated by the warmer weather. Since sleep apnea<\/a> can result in a slew of unwanted side effects, including depression, weight gain, and trouble concentrating, you\u2019re going to want to alleviate your symptoms as much as you can. Keep reading below to learn how summer can worsen your symptoms and what you and your dentist can do to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Summer Affects Your Sleep <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the ways summer can negatively impact your sleep\ninclude:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lowered Amount of Sleep <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the increased hours of daylight, it\u2019s natural to not\nfeel sleepy until much later than normal. As a result, your time spent sleeping\nis reduced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Time Outdoors <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have allergies that contribute to your sleep apnea,\ntime spent outdoors can make them worse. You might experience more nasal\ncongestion that hinders your ability to breathe at night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Travel <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s common to forget your oral appliance or CPAP machine\nwhen you go on vacation. You might think that a day or two without it won\u2019t be\na big deal, but even one night without treatment can interrupt your sleep and\nworsen your symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Higher-Quality Sleep <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips to improve the quality of your sleep this\nsummer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n