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Provigil And 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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Provigil Oral Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: MODAFINIL - ORAL Pronounced: (mow-DAFF-in-ill) Uses Modafinil decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep... Read more »
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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
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 »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Prevention Children with very large... Read more »
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