Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea - sleep apnea syndrome
It is important to emphasize that often, the person who has obstructive sleep apnea does not remember the episodes of apnea during the night. The predominant symptoms are usually associated with excessive daytime sleepiness due to poor sleep during the night. Often, family members, especially spouses, witness the periods of apnea. Symptoms that may be observed include:
...other people tell me how using the machine every night has changed their lives. They've gone... Read more »
...pattern can be repeated several times throughout the night, therefore impairing the ability to... Read more »
...gasp for air while sleeping and do not have a full night of sleep because of micro-awakenings... Read more »
...longer to fall asleep and didn't enjoy a restful night's sleep. Dr. Bengt Arnetz, M.D.,... Read more »
...I've been using a CPAP machine to help me breath at night. I can happily report that I am seeing... Read more »
Sleep studies... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long, uninterrupted night's sleep is good medicine for Alzheimer's patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). New research... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) Scientists need to spend more time studying the possible connection between type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The International... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Young children and infants with obstructive sleep apnea could benefit from a new surgical technique. Removing the adenoids,... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you've ever had a sleep test, you know it means attaching lots of scientific sensors to your body. Getting to sleep with... Read summary »