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Poor Nutrition Can Cause Apnea
Complications
Sleep apnea can lead to a number of complications, ranging from daytime sleepiness to possible increased risk of death. Sleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.
Daytime Sleepiness
Daytime sleepiness is the most noticeable, and one of the most serious, complications of sleep apnea. It interferes with mental alertness and quality of life. Daytime sleepiness can also increase the risk for accident-related...
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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 »
Sleep apnea may cause serious eye problems
Sleep apnea has been tied to a risk for heart disease, and new research suggests it may harm your eyes as well. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say... Read more »
Sleep apnea may cause hyperactivity in some kids
Researchers are finding that sleep apnea in children may affect parts of the brain involved in learning and attention. Pediatricians are supposed to... Read more »
Poor feeding in infants
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Poor feeding is when an infant has a lack of interest in feeding or a problem receiving the proper amount of nutrition.Alternative NamesFeeding -... Read more »
7 Things that Worsen Sleep Apnea
Weight Gain Excess weight increases flab in the throat area that can clog airways. The bad news is that sleep apnea can cause weight gain by increasing the appetite for poor food choices and hormonal changes also lead to weight gain. Also,...
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