The symptoms of untreated sleep apnea can be challenging to deal with. Sleep apnea results in a wide range of negative effects – like chronic fatigue, mood changes, irritability, and a lack of focus. If you have discovered that you have sleep apnea, you aren’t on your own. Sleep apnea affects for than 20 million people throughout the country, and celebrities aren’t excluded. Here are some of the popular stars out there who have sleep apnea.
Randy Jackson
You might remember Randy Jackson as one of the American Idol judges for 12 seasons. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea and type two diabetes. Today, he claims to sleep better at night and feels more energetic after losing weight and seeking treatment.
William Shatner
William Shatner is another popular celebrity who has sleep apnea. To manage his condition, he uses a CPAP machine while he sleeps. CPAP therapy works by continuously pushing air into the airway at a pressure that is high enough to prevent it from collapsing and causing apnea. The pressurized air is administered through a mask that covers your mouth or nose, giving you the ability to breathe easily and sleep without constantly waking.
Rosie O’Donnell
Rosie O’Donnell is an American comedian, actress, author, and television personality. After undergoing a home sleep test, she learned that she has sleep apnea. After just a single night of CPAP treatment, she noticed a significant difference.
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr is an American actress, comedian, writer, and television producer. These days, she is spending her time in Hawaii. Due to her snoring, her husband was having a difficult time staying asleep throughout the night. She ended up undergoing a sleep study, and her doctor diagnosed her with sleep apnea. It was recommended that she begin CPAP therapy to manage her condition.
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is considered to be one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Something that you may not know about him is that he has severe sleep apnea. He was first diagnosed with this condition after undergoing a Harvard sleep study. In an interview, he noted that he stops breathing 72 times per hour, causing him to wake up panting.
Amy Poehler
American actress, comedian, director, producer, and writer, Amy Poehler, was told that she snores so loud that it sounds like she’s choking. When speaking about her CPAP machine, she said: “You know it’s good for you, but most of the time you don’t feel like it.”
Sleep apnea can affect anyone. If you have been experiencing symptoms, getting tested is a good idea. This way, you can work toward getting the restful sleep your need at night to thrive during the day.
About the Practice
At Healthy Sleep Tulsa, Dr. Lori Hare, Dr. Billie Reeder, and Dr. Robin Ross work together to treat patients in the Tulsa community. If you are experiencing symptoms of sleep apnea, they would be happy to help. To learn more about sleep apnea or to schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (918) 300-4325.