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Apnea Effects On The Body
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Body position greatly affects the number and severity of episodes of obstructive sleep apnea, with at least twice as many apneas occurring in people who lay on their back as in those who sleep on their side. This may be due to the effects of gravity, which cause the throat to narrow when a person lies on the back. (Indeed, astronauts show a marked reduction in apneas and snoring in the weightlessness of space.) Positional sleep apnea affects people of all...
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Sleep Apnea: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Treatment for sleep apnea depends on the severity of the problem. Given the data on the long-term complications of sleep apnea, it is important for... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition in which pauses in breathing occur during sleep because the airway has become narrowed, blocked, or floppy. ... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Apnea is defined as a cessation of oronasal airflow of at least 10 seconds in duration. When it occurs 30 or more times during a 7-hour period of... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will ask whether you snore and whether you feel excessively sleepy during the day. Your doctor will examine you and look for any... Read more »
Central sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - centralSymptomsPersons with central sleep apnea have episodes of disrupted breathing during sleep.Other symptoms may include:Chronic... Read more »
7 Things that Worsen Sleep Apnea
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