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Sleep Apnea And Back Pain
Surgery
Surgery is sometimes recommended, usually by ear, nose, and throat specialists, for severe obstructive sleep apnea. A patient should be sure to seek a second opinion from a specialist in sleep disorders. Few randomized clinical trials, the gold standard of medical research, have been conducted to verify the long-term efficacy of sleep apnea surgery.
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
The Procedure. Surgery known as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) removes soft tissue on the back of the...
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Sleeping With Chronic Pain
The causes of sleepless nights are numerous and varied, everything from noisy neighbors to stress to a sleep disorder. Another cause of... Read more »
Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea Can Be Fatal
Do you snore, wakeup throughout the night, or feel tired all the time? If so, you might have sleep apnea. Are you obese or have a thick... Read more »
Opioid Use Linked to Sleep Apnea
According to an article in Pain Medicine, the journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, patients who use opioid-based pain... Read more »
What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics
Sleep Apnea - What is it? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the victim stops breathing from a few seconds to a minute or more and... Read more »
Sleep Apnea Connected to Memory Loss
After the past traumatic three weeks, I am happy to say that I am returning to the LAND OF THE LIVING. Though I continue to worry about... Read more »
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Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
In general, the treatment options for patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) include: Lifestyle modifications Continuous positive... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Dental DevicesOral appliances, also called dental appliances or devices, may be an option for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP. The American Academy... Read more »
Pain meds may increase sleep apnea risk
A recent study has found that people taking pain medications on a daily basis are much more likely to have sleep apnea than the general population.... Read more »
Pain meds may increase risk for sleep apnea
New research has found patients taking opioid-based chronic pain medications are at a greater risk for sleep apnea than the general population.... Read more »
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 »
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