{"id":2117,"date":"2025-07-23T17:20:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/?p=2117"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T09:20:48","slug":"sudden-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Could sleep apnea lead to a higher risk of sudden death? Orthognathic experts explain the dangers and prevention methods behind it!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n  We often see or hear news reports that some seemingly healthy adults suddenly die in their sleep for unknown reasons, which is shocking and puzzling.\n<\/p>\n<p>and&quot;<strong>sleep apnea<\/strong>&quot; is one of the potential factors leading to sudden death in sleep.<\/p>\n<p>\n  This disease is often mistaken for just &quot;snoring while sleeping&quot;, but it can silently cause respiratory arrest,<a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/obstructive-sleep-apnea-2\/\"\n    title=\"Blood oxygen drops suddenly\"\n    >Blood oxygen drops suddenly<\/a>, ultimately endangering life.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  This article will introduce you to the types of sudden death, explain the fatal mechanism of apnea, and how to effectively reduce the risk through orthognathic surgery and lifestyle adjustments. If you or your family members have long-term sleep disorders or extreme daytime fatigue, please pay attention to the information in this article.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  Taipei Fenghua Joint Clinic analyzes the crisis behind it and provides professional advice to help you stay away from risks in your sleep.\n<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB2%E5%A4%A7%E7%A8%AE%E9%A1%9E%E6%AF%94%E4%B8%80%E6%AF%94\" >Comparison of the two major types of sudden death<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E6%98%AF%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB%E3%80%8C%E6%B2%89%E9%BB%98%E7%9A%84%E5%B0%8E%E7%81%AB%E7%B7%9A%E3%80%8D\" >Apnea is the &quot;silent trigger&quot; of sudden death<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\" >What is sleep apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E5%BF%83%E8%82%BA%E5%8A%9F%E8%83%BD%EF%BC%9F\" >How does sleep apnea affect heart and lung function?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E5%A4%9C%E9%96%93%E3%80%8C%E6%B2%92%E8%81%B2%E9%9F%B3%E3%80%8D%E4%B8%8D%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%98%AF%E5%A5%BD%E4%BA%8B%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E5%81%9C%E6%AD%A2%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%AD%A3%E5%9C%A8%E6%82%84%E6%82%84%E5%A8%81%E8%84%85%E4%BD%A0%E7%9A%84%E7%94%9F%E5%91%BD\" >&quot;No sound&quot; at night is not necessarily a good thing: respiratory arrest may be quietly threatening your life<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E7%97%87%E7%8B%80%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\" >What are the common symptoms of respiratory arrest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E7%9D%A1%E5%A4%A2%E4%B8%AD%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB%E7%9A%84%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%E5%9B%A0%E5%AD%90\" >Risk factors for sudden death in sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E5%A4%9A%E6%95%B8%E6%82%A3%E8%80%85%E6%B2%92%E8%87%AA%E8%A6%BA%EF%BC%9F\" >Why are most patients not aware of it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E6%94%B9%E5%96%84%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\" >How does orthognathic surgery improve sleep apnea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sudden-death\/#%E6%83%B3%E8%A6%81%E9%A0%90%E9%98%B2%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%EF%BC%9F%E5%BE%9E%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E5%93%81%E8%B3%AA%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B\" >Want to prevent sudden death? Start with breathing quality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB2%E5%A4%A7%E7%A8%AE%E9%A1%9E%E6%AF%94%E4%B8%80%E6%AF%94\"><\/span>Comparison of the two major types of sudden death<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  <img decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/two-main-causes-of-sudden-death.jpg\"\n    alt=\"Two major causes of sudden death\"\n  \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  When it comes to &quot;sudden death&quot;, most people think of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhi.gov.tw\/ch\/cp-2779-21af8-2951-1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Heart attack<\/strong><\/a>However, sudden death is actually divided into<strong>Sudden cardiac death and non-cardiac sudden death<\/strong>Understanding these two types will help us clarify the pathogenic mechanism behind them and then master the prevention measures.\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Sudden Cardiac Death<\/strong>: refers to sudden death caused by arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, heart failure and other problems, which lead to the inability of the heart to effectively pump blood. This is the most common cause of sudden death, accounting for about 80% of all sudden death cases.<br \/><br \/>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Non-cardiac sudden death<\/strong>\uff1aIncluding stroke, respiratory failure,<a href=\"https:\/\/zh.wikipedia.org\/zh-tw\/%E7%99%AB%E7%97%AB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">epilepsy<\/a>, or even sleep apnea. This type of sudden death is often overlooked, especially sleep-related breathing disorders, which are more likely to kill people silently.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  <strong>Clearly distinguish the source of sudden death<\/strong>, is the first step in developing a prevention strategy, and sleep apnea is a high-risk factor in non-cardiac sudden death that cannot be ignored.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E6%98%AF%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB%E3%80%8C%E6%B2%89%E9%BB%98%E7%9A%84%E5%B0%8E%E7%81%AB%E7%B7%9A%E3%80%8D\"><\/span>Apnea is the &quot;silent trigger&quot; of sudden death<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people find it hard to imagine that simple snoring can lead to a fatal crisis.<\/p>\n<p>\n  However,<strong>The link between apnea and sudden death has been confirmed in many studies<\/strong>This disease often occurs during sleep at night. Repeated interruptions in breathing cause hypoxia in the body, which puts the heart and brain in a state of high pressure for a long time, thereby increasing the risk of sudden death.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E6%98%AF%E7%9D%A1%E7%9C%A0%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-full-guide\/\">What is sleep apnea?<\/a>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  <strong>Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder among modern people.<\/strong>, mainly divided into the following two types:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>blocking type<\/strong>: The most common, caused by relaxation of the muscles at the back of the throat, which causes the airway to collapse and leads to breathing interruption.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>central type<\/strong>: The brain does not send the correct signals to control breathing. This is less common and is usually related to neurological disease or heart failure.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  Regardless of the type,<strong>Repeated breathing stops can cause<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/obstructive-sleep-apnea-2\/\"><strong>Decreased blood oxygen<\/strong><\/a><strong>Activation of the sympathetic nerves poses a serious threat to overall health<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E5%BD%B1%E9%9F%BF%E5%BF%83%E8%82%BA%E5%8A%9F%E8%83%BD%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How does sleep apnea affect heart and lung function?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  Patients with sleep apnea experience dozens to hundreds of breathing interruptions during sleep, each accompanied by<strong>Transient hypoxia and blood pressure fluctuations<\/strong>This repeated lack of oxygen can lead to:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Increased risk of heart rhythm disorders<\/strong>: Studies have shown that the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with severe respiratory arrest increases by 2 to 4 times.\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Hypertension and heart failure<\/strong>: Long-term excitement of the sympathetic nerves leads to high blood pressure and increases the burden on the heart.<br \/><strong\n      >Chronic hypoxia damages the brain and other organs<\/strong>: Causes symptoms such as inattention, memory loss, daytime sleepiness, etc.\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, patients with severe, untreated sleep apnea have<strong\n    >The sudden death rate is 2 to 3 times higher than normal people<\/strong>.therefore,<strong>Apnea is not just snoring, but a chronic disease that threatens life<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A4%9C%E9%96%93%E3%80%8C%E6%B2%92%E8%81%B2%E9%9F%B3%E3%80%8D%E4%B8%8D%E4%B8%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%98%AF%E5%A5%BD%E4%BA%8B%EF%BC%9A%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E5%81%9C%E6%AD%A2%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%AD%A3%E5%9C%A8%E6%82%84%E6%82%84%E5%A8%81%E8%84%85%E4%BD%A0%E7%9A%84%E7%94%9F%E5%91%BD\"><\/span>&quot;No sound&quot; at night is not necessarily a good thing: respiratory arrest may be quietly threatening your life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many family members mentioned when describing the patient&#039;s condition before his death: &quot;He slept very quietly and without any sound.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>But in fact,<strong>&quot;Silence&quot; may not be sleep, but respiratory arrest is happening<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The danger of apnea is<strong>It often goes unnoticed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E5%B8%B8%E8%A6%8B%E7%97%87%E7%8B%80%E6%9C%89%E5%93%AA%E4%BA%9B%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What are the common symptoms of respiratory arrest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\n  <img decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/oral-structure-abnormalities-causing-sleep-apnea-1.jpg\"\n    alt=\"Common symptoms of respiratory arrest\"\n  \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The following are common but easily ignored symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Snoring is loud and intermittent<\/strong>, accompanied by gasping or choking sounds<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Lack of energy during the day<\/strong>, poor concentration, sleepiness<\/li>\n  <li>Dry mouth and sore throat when waking up<\/li>\n  <li>Poor sleep quality and frequent awakenings at night<\/li>\n  <li>Headache, mood swings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you or your partner observes the above symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-buttons mb-5\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%9D%A1%E5%A4%A2%E4%B8%AD%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB%E7%9A%84%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%E5%9B%A0%E5%AD%90\"><\/span>Risk factors for sudden death in sleep<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the following physiological changes occur during sleep, the risk of sudden death will be greatly increased:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/obstructive-sleep-apnea-2\/\"><strong>Nocturnal hypoxia<\/strong><\/a>(SpO\u2082 is continuously lower than 90%)\n  <\/li>\n  <li><strong>Irregular heartbeat<\/strong>\uff1aSuch as atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular contraction<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Autonomic imbalance<\/strong>: Abnormal sympathetic nerve activity during sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  These changes<strong>Often closely related to respiratory arrest<\/strong>If not treated early, it may become a fatal factor during sleep.\n<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E7%82%BA%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E5%A4%9A%E6%95%B8%E6%82%A3%E8%80%85%E6%B2%92%E8%87%AA%E8%A6%BA%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Why are most patients not aware of it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Apnea has the following characteristics that make it easy to be ignored:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>The patient is unaware of the attack during sleep.<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li>Snoring is considered &quot;normal&quot; and not taken seriously<\/li>\n  <li>Daytime fatigue is often mistaken for work stress or<strong>Lack of sleep<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li>Many symptoms are chronic and not easily linked to respiratory problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  <strong>This is one of the reasons why respiratory arrest is called the &quot;silent killer.&quot;<\/strong>, reminding the public not to take it lightly.\n<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%AD%A3%E9%A1%8E%E6%89%8B%E8%A1%93%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E6%94%B9%E5%96%84%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E4%B8%AD%E6%AD%A2%E7%97%87%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>How does orthognathic surgery improve sleep apnea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\n  When conservative treatments (eg, CPAP, weight loss, side sleeping) are ineffective,<strong>Orthognathic surgery is an effective option for treating moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n<p>This surgery adjusts the position of the upper and lower jaws and improves the airway structure, achieving a fundamental effect of unobstructed breathing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Expand upper airway space<\/strong>: Move the upper and lower jaws forward to expand the airway, soft palate, and space behind the tongue root\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Reduce airway resistance:<\/strong>Through surgery, airway resistance can be reduced, making breathing smoother and thereby improving the body&#039;s oxygen supply.&nbsp;\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Improve quality of life and health index<\/strong>: Improved sleep quality after surgery, better spirits during the day, and can improve comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  According to many studies, after orthognathic surgery,<strong>About 801 patients with TP3T or above<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-index\/\"><strong>Apnea Hi Index (AHI)<\/strong><\/a><strong>Significant decline<\/strong>This treatment is particularly suitable for severe cases caused by abnormal bone structure.<strong>Whether surgery is actually suitable still needs to be determined by a professional doctor after evaluating the jaw structure and sleep examination results.<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-buttons mb-5\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/ZX6wXkc\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">line reservation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E6%83%B3%E8%A6%81%E9%A0%90%E9%98%B2%E7%8C%9D%E6%AD%BB%E9%A2%A8%E9%9A%AA%EF%BC%9F%E5%BE%9E%E5%91%BC%E5%90%B8%E5%93%81%E8%B3%AA%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B\"><\/span>Want to prevent sudden death? Start with breathing quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"post-info-2\">\n<p>\n  Rather than worrying about sudden tragedies, it is better to take proactive measures in your daily life.<strong>Improving breathing quality is the key starting point to reduce the risk of sudden death<\/strong>The following are the specific directions recommended by the physician:\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>Establish a regular work and rest schedule, avoid staying up late and overwork<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Maintain a healthy weight and reduce airway pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li><strong>Quit smoking and avoid excessive alcohol intake<\/strong><\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong\n      >Sleeping sideways can reduce airway collapse -&gt; in the future, troublesome airways will be directly changed to &quot;respiratory tracts&quot;<\/strong>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Get regular sleep checks and professional assessments<\/strong><strong><br \/><br \/><\/strong>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n  If you have been diagnosed with apnea, it is important to discuss with your doctor the most appropriate treatment.<strong>Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), oral appliances (anti-snoring braces), orthognathic surgery<\/strong>Each method has its own indications and limitations.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  <strong>Don\u2019t ignore the warning signs of snoring and daytime sleepiness<\/strong>, because behind these phenomena may be lurking a chronic but deadly crisis.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n  If you or your family members have related symptoms, it is recommended that you make an appointment at Fenghua Joint Clinic immediately. The professional team will help you regain healthy sleep and a safe life.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/sleep-apnea-secret\/\">Snoring at night and feeling sleepy during the day? Experts help you uncover the mystery of respiratory arrest<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/orthognathic-surgery-failure\/\">What should I do if my orthognathic surgery fails? dcard netizens share how to avoid orthognathic surgery failure and regret<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/obstructive-sleep-apnea\/\">What is obstructive sleep apnea? A complete guide to the dangers, diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea<\/a>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We often see or hear news reports that some seemingly healthy adults suddenly die in their sleep for unknown reasons, which is shocking and puzzling.<br \/>\nSleep apnea is one of the potential factors that lead to sudden death in sleep.<br \/>\nThis disease is often mistaken for just &quot;snoring while sleeping&quot;, but it can silently cause respiratory arrest and a sudden drop in blood oxygen, ultimately endangering life.<br \/>\nThis article will introduce you to the types of sudden death, explain the fatal mechanism of apnea, and how to effectively reduce the risk through orthognathic surgery and lifestyle adjustments. If you or your family members have long-term sleep disorders or extreme daytime fatigue, please pay attention to the information in this article.<br \/>\nTaipei Fenghua Joint Clinic analyzes the crisis behind it and provides professional advice to help you stay away from risks in your sleep.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":2115,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2117","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-6"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2129,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117\/revisions\/2129"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2115"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mch-osa.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}