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Chin Straps For Sleep Apnea
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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 patients to treat the problem as they would any chronic disease. Simply trying to treat snoring will not treat sleep apnea. Because of its association with heart problems and stroke, sleep apnea that does not respond to lifestyle measures should be treated by a doctor, ideally a sleep disorders specialist.
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Sleep Apnea Testing
Most of us have a general idea of what sleep apnea is. It means you stop breathing during the night for short periods of time, often many... Read more »
Kid + Snoring + Poor Sleep May = OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Sleep Apnea, Men and Denial
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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: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySurgery is sometimes recommended, usually by ear, nose, and throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
GenderObstructive sleep apnea is more common in men than in women. Men tend to have larger necks and weigh more than women. However, women tend to... Read more »
Polysomnogram
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Polysomnography is a sleep study. A sleep study monitors you as you sleep, or try to sleep.There are two states of sleep:Rapid eye movement (REM)... Read more »
Sleep Apnea
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention You can help to prevent obstructive sleep apnea by maintaining a healthy weight. You can help to reduce sleep apnea symptoms by avoiding... Read more »
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