Sleep apnea - central
Oxygen,
Some types of central sleep apnea are treated with drugs that stimulate breathing.
Patients should avoid the use of any sedative medications.
If central sleep apnea is due to heart failure, the goal is to treat the heart failure itself. See:
For idiopathic apnea, the outlook is usually...
Read moreLet's continue with some of the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). We left off talking about continuous positive airway... Read more »
We have covered the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using polysomnogram and reviewed some of the controversy regarding use of... Read more »
You can conquer sleep apnea. I know you can because I conquered a most severe form of it. And I've now even given away both of... Read more »
Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes the cessation of breathing many times during the night. That is, someone suffering from sleep apnea... Read more »
In our most recent blog, we were talking about positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy, which usually takes the for of continuous positive... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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... Read more »
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 »
Long-term use of a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine may reverse the heart risks found in patients with severe sleep apnea, new... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sleep apnea - obstructive; Apnea - obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Sleep-disordered breathing; OSA Treatment The goal is to keep the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
What is the cause of my obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? Is there any evidence that the condition has affected my cardiovascular system? What are my... Read more »