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Sleep Apnea Muscle 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 »
Sleep Apnea and Athletes
After watching a football game, it's hard to believe that any of these big, tough men might be seriously ill. Injured, maybe. But sick? No... Read more »
Children Have Sleep Problems Too
Have you ever watched a child sleep? They don't just lie there. They sprawl. Arms and legs akimbo. Perfectly relaxed. Lost in the land of... Read more »
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Sleep Apnea: Treatment
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 »
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 »
Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea SyndromeExcessive daytime sleepiness is the cardinal symptom that should alert both the patient and the... Read more »
Introduction to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a syndrome that belongs to a group of disorders known as sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs). In... 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 »
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