Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder related to sleep. It causes a person to repeatedly stop and start breathing while he/she is asleep
Bappi Lahiri. Pic/ AFP
Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri passed away at CritiCare Hospital on Tuesday night. Among many health issues, he was being treated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a breathing disorder related to sleep, for the past one year.
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His body is kept at his residence in Juhu and the last rites will be performed on Thursday (February 17) after his son Bappa Lahiri returns from US, as per his family’s statement.
Criticare Hospital where Bappi Lahiri was admitted. Pic/ Anagha Sawant
"Bappi Lahiri was suffering from OSA and a recurrent chest infection. He was hospitalised in CritiCare Hospital in Juhu for 29 days with this. He recovered well and was discharged on Tuesday, February 15. However, after a day at home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back in a critical state. He succumbed to his illness about 11.45 pm. He suffered from Covid-19 last year and had OSA for the past one year,” said Dr Deepak Namjoshi, Director of CritiCare Hospital in his statement.
What is OSA?
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder related to sleep. It causes a person to repeatedly stop and start breathing while he/she is asleep. This type of cessation of breathing occurs when the throat muscles intermittently relax and block airway during sleep.
Speaking about the condition, Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, consultant chest physician, Wockhardt Hospital, said, "OSA is a disorder caused by the repetitive collapse of the upper airway during sleep. It is the most common trusted source sleep-related breathing disorder."
Outside Bappi Lahiri's residence in Juhu. Pic/ Anagha Sawant
Common symptoms of OSA include unexplained daytime sleepiness, restless sleep, and loud snoring (with periods of silence followed by gasps). Less common symptoms are morning headaches, insomnia, trouble concentrating and mood changes.
"People with overweight may have a large tongue or excessive fat in the neck which leads to obstruction, it may lead to cardiac complications, especially high blood pressure, irregular heart rhythms and metabolic disorders like diabetes," added Dr. Ladhani.
"The biggest risk is that it increases the chances of accidents as the patient may just fall asleep while driving. There are also chances of the patient getting a sudden heart attack,” he said.
Friends and relatives say final goodbye
Many celebrities, friends and relatives visited the legendary singer’s residence in Juhu on Wednesday morning to pay their last respects.
The Mumbai Police have deployed heavy bandobast (manpower) outside his residence for security reasons. An ambulance is parked outside his home in case of any medical/health emergency issues.
In a statement, the Bappi Lahiri's family said, "It’s a deeply sad moment for us. Our beloved Bappi Da has left for heavenly abode last midnight. The cremation will take place on the arrival of Bappa from LA tomorrow mid-morning. We are seeking love and blessings for his soul."
Last year, the veteran singer was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
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