Samsung has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the sleep apnea monitoring feature on Galaxy Watch devices in the United States. This is the first such approval in the US, as South Korean authorities had previously approved the feature for use in their country. Samsung plans to add the sleep apnea monitoring tool to compatible Galaxy Watch watches in the third quarter of this year. It will be available through the Samsung Health Monitor app.
This feature allows individuals above the age of 22 who have not been diagnosed with the condition to check for symptoms of sleep apnea using their smartwatch and phone. During a two-night monitoring period, the tool detects signs of moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Users will need to track their sleep for over four hours, twice a day, for a period of ten days to access this feature.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common chronic condition that affects about 25% of men and one-tenth of women in the US, according to the National Sleep Foundation. People with this condition tend to experience breathlessness during sleep, which can worsen the quality of their sleep, disrupt oxygen flow, and lead to increased daytime fatigue. Samsung notes that untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke. The company adds that this feature should help more people detect moderate and severe forms of the condition and encourage them to seek medical advice.
Other versions of this feature, which are part of Samsung’s efforts to provide customers with quality sleep, have appeared in devices from other manufacturers. In 2020, Withings added the sleep apnea monitoring feature to its sleep tracking mat.
FAQ:
- Which Samsung devices received FDA approval?
- When will the sleep apnea monitoring feature be available on Galaxy Watches?
- How can one use the sleep apnea monitoring tool?
- What are the symptoms of sleep apnea?
- What are the potential risks associated with untreated sleep apnea?
The sleep apnea monitoring feature has been approved on Galaxy Watch devices in the US.
Samsung plans to add this feature to compatible Galaxy Watch watches in the third quarter of this year.
Individuals above the age of 22 who have not been diagnosed with sleep apnea can check for symptoms of the condition using their smartwatch and phone through the Samsung Health Monitor app. Users will need to track their sleep for over 4 hours, twice a day, for a period of ten days to access this feature.
Sleep apnea causes breathlessness during sleep. Individuals with this condition may experience a decline in sleep quality, oxygen deprivation, and increased daytime fatigue.
Untreated sleep apnea can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke.
Key Terms:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A chronic condition characterized by breathlessness during sleep.
- Galaxy Watch: A series of smartwatches produced by Samsung.
- FDA: The US Food and Drug Administration, a government agency responsible for regulating and ensuring the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices in the United States.
Suggested Related Links:
– [Samsung](https://www.samsung.com)
– [FDA](https://www.fda.gov)
– [National Sleep Foundation](https://www.sleepfoundation.org)
– [Withings](https://www.withings.com)
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