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Apple Watch Sleep Apnea Notifications Alert Veteran to Undiagnosed Condition
Key points
- Apple Watch notified a veteran of possible sleep apnea.
- The veteran received a diagnosis and CPAP machine prescription.
- Apple Watch uses an accelerometer to detect sleep breathing disturbances.
- Notifications are for undiagnosed adults using compatible Apple Watch models.
Apple Watch Identifies Potential Sleep Apnea
David Aladejobi, a 38-year-old Air Force veteran, received a notification from his Apple Watch Ultra suggesting he might have sleep apnea. Initially, Aladejobi dismissed the alert, but after considering his snoring and experiencing headaches, he contacted his doctor and shared a screenshot of the notification.
Diagnosis and Treatment Follow Notification
Following the Apple Watch alert and his symptoms, Aladejobi was diagnosed with sleep apnea. He was subsequently referred to a sleep lab and prescribed a CPAP machine to manage his breathing during sleep. His doctor emphasized the potential health risks of untreated sleep apnea, including death and high blood pressure.
How Sleep Apnea Notifications Function
The Apple Watch feature utilizes its accelerometer to detect breathing disturbances while the user sleeps. It analyzes this data over a 30-day period, issuing a notification if it identifies consistent indicators of moderate to severe sleep apnea. Users must enable sleep tracking and wear a compatible Apple Watch for at least 10 nights within that period for the feature to operate.
Feature Availability and Purpose
These sleep apnea notifications are available on Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 9 or later, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later. The notifications are intended for adults who have not yet been diagnosed with sleep apnea and serve as an alert to consult a medical professional, rather than providing a diagnosis itself.
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An Apple Watch Ultra alerted an Air Force veteran to potential sleep apnea, leading to a diagnosis and treatment. The device's accelerometer detects breathing disturbances during sleep and notifies users of consistent signs of moderate to severe sleep apnea over a 30-day period.