Amla For Snoring?
Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Symptoms
- Sleep Apnea - Symptoms
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes of Sleep Apnea
- Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
Symptoms
People with sleep apnea usually do not remember waking up during the night.
Symptoms in Adults
Symptoms may include:
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Morning headaches
- Irritability and impaired mental or emotional functioning
- Snoring (bed partners may report very loud and interrupted snoring)
- Heartburn (acid back-up that causes heartburn may be responsible for some cases of sleep apnea)
Symptoms in Children
Sleep apnea occurs in about 2% of children. They may have symptoms that differ from adults, in...
Read more »
Expert & Community Posts
Snoring: Causes and Treatments
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertSnoring is a nerve-racking noise that disrupts your sleep and the sleep of anyone who is in the... Read more »
Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertIt's common knowledge that snoring is both annoying and dangerous. Loud snoring is a sign of a much... Read more »
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertOnce a year, in June, we celebrate Father's Day. What terms do you associate with the word... Read more »
Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk
By Melanie Thomassian , Health ExpertIt is estimated that about 40% of adult males, and 24% of adult females are habitual snorers.... Read more »
Health Guide
Sleep Apnea: Causes
CausesAny structural abnormality in the face, skull, or airways that causes some obstruction or collapse in the upper airways and reduces air pressure can produce sleep apnea syndrome. Abnormalities... Read more »Sleep Apnea: References
ReferencesBradley TD, Logan AG, Kimoff RJ, Series F, Morrison D, Ferguson K, et al. Continuous positive airway pressure for central sleep apnea and heart failure. N Engl J Med. 2005 Nov... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes
Sleeping on the back causes sleep apnea in about half of all people with mild sleep apnea. Body position greatly affects the number and severity of episodes of obstructive sleep... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Surgery
SurgerySurgery is sometimes recommended, usually by throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure to seek a second opinion from a specialist in sleep disorders. Few... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Introduction
Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person stops breathing during the night, perhaps hundreds of times, usually for periods of 10 seconds or longer and sometimes for as long as a minute.... Read more »Related News
Snoring Linked to Childhood
September 08, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your childhood environment may determine whether you will snore when you are an adult. A new report from Sweden shows childhood... Read summary »
Snoring during Pregnancy Could Mean Gestational Diabetes
July 08, 2009(Newswire) -- For pregnant women, snoring may mean more than just sleepless nights for their husbands. New research from the Northwestern University... Read summary »
Study links snoring and obesity in teenagers
September 28, 2008A follow-up study of teenagers with sleep-related breathing disorders found several links between that condition and obesity. The study revisited... Read summary »
Loud snoring may increase heart disease, stroke risk
October 03, 2008A study of 12,000 people suggests that people who snore loudly have a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke than people who don't... Read summary »
Researchers think snoring may cause bronchitis
October 03, 2008A new study has found that people who snore nightly are 68 percent more likely to develop chronic bronchitis than people who don't snore. Researchers... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MySleepCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
