Community Health Education Seminar – October 7, 2025

Sleep Apnea Classification:

1. Obstructive: Excessive relaxation of the surrounding airway muscles leading to collapse

2. Central: Neurological issue where the brain cannot transmit signals to the respiratory organs

3. Mixed: Both obstructive and central problems present

High-Risk Groups for Sleep Apnea:

1. Overweight

2. Middle and older age

3. Larger neck circumference, retruded lower jaw

4. Deviated nasal septum

5. Enlarged tonsils or tongue

6. Smoking, alcohol consumption, use of sedative/hypnotic medications

• Event Time: Year 114, October 7, 10:00-11:00

• Education Location: Xiehe Village Activity Center, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City

• Education Topic: Understanding Sleep Apnea

• Speaker: ENT Department  Dr. Zhuang Kaichi

Source: Community Medicine Department, Our Hospital