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Health Encyclopedia: Sleep Apnea Causes
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Causes
Any 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 in tissues that lie between the back of the mouth and the esophagus (food pipe) are one of the most common structural causes of sleep apnea. Enlarged soft palates (the base of the tongue and surrounding throat walls) are also associated with many cases of sleep apnea.
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Expert & Community Posts
Consequences of OSA
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...(lymph nodes that are located at the very back of the nose, where the nose meets the mouth). ... Read more »
The Basics of CPAP
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert...through an oronasal mask that covers both the mouth and nose, this type of mask is less... Read more »
Allergy Medications and Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...sticky band-aid looking things people tape onto their noses to stop snoring. My mom using them... Read more »
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Surgical Treatments
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert...performed by otolaryngologists (better known as ear, nose, and throat or ENT doctors). The goal... Read more »
Meet Joe Goofus: The Asthmatic You Don't Want To Be (But Probably Are)
By Rick Frea , Health Expert...He takes in a half a breath. It hurt going in. His nose is runny. His respiratory rate is fast.... Read more »
Health Guide
Sleep Apnea: Surgery
...throat.Mucus in the throat.Changes in voice frequency.Swallowing problems.Regurgitation of fluids through the nose or mouth.Impaired sense of smell.Failure and recurrence of apnea. In such cases,... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Introduction
...the passage of air. In general, OSA occurs as follows:On its way to the lungs, air passes through the nose, mouth, and throat (the upper airway).Under normal conditions, the back of the throat is... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Diagnosis
...extended-play audio or videotape can be very helpful in diagnosing sleep apnea.Physical ExaminationTo diagnose sleep apnea, the doctor will check for physical indications of sleep apnea,... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Treatment
...that fits on a bedside table.A mask containing a tube connects to the device and fits over just the nose.The machine supplies a steady stream of air through a tube and applies sufficient air... Read more »Headaches: Cluster: Diagnosis
...family doctors. About a third of the patients sought help from dentists and another third from ear-nose-throat specialists. In most cases, patients were inappropriately treated for other types of... Read more »Images
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