Friday, October, 23, 2009
Stop Snoring And Sleep Apnea
October 03, 2008
Researchers say a new medication could stop the snoring associated
with sleep apnea, based on results of a small study. The new drug
combines two existing drugs that affect parts of the brain
associated with increased muscle tone and airflow in breathing.
Study participants who took high doses of the new med had a 40
percent reduction of sleep apnea symptoms, compared to patients who
took the placebo.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
Sleep Apnea - What is it? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the victim stops breathing...
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By Florence Cardinal
,
Health Expert
...is a sign of a much more serious sleep disorder - sleep apnea. A person suffering from sleep...
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By Karen Lee Richards
,
Health Expert
...medications have an increased risk of developing sleep apnea. In a recent study, three-fourths...
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By Allen Blaivas, M.D.
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Health Expert
...yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea. Ironically, we haven't really...
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By Florence Cardinal
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Health Expert
...mentioned before, my husband, Norman, suffered from sleep apnea. He also had other cards stacked...
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Health Guide
Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep. See also sleep disorders. Alternative Names Obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome;...
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Central
sleep apnea is when you stop breathing during sleep. It is caused by problems with how the brain controls breathing. This is not the more common obstructive
sleep apnea,...
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Obstructive
sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea -
sleep apnea syndrome Symptoms It is important to emphasize that often, the person who has obstructive
sleep apnea does...
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...underlying disorder. Sometimes, however,
snoring can be a sign of a serious sleep disorder called
sleep apnea. This means you have periods when you are not breathing for more than 10 seconds...
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Prognosis
Sleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.Adverse Effects of
Sleep Apnea on Heart and CirculationResearchers are...
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Related News
October 02, 2008
New studies have found that untreated sleep apnea may be linked to lower IQ scores, learning impairment, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder...
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October 28, 2008
A new study on sleep apnea has raised questions about whether or not the condition could help as much as it harms. Researchers studied 600 people...
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October 03, 2008
A professor has created a four-question screening for people to use before surgery to detect undiagnosed sleep apnea. If you answer yes to two or...
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October 03, 2008
Women who have hot flashes and snore may also suffer from sleep apnea, according to a new study of postmenopausal women. One researcher said that...
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October 03, 2008
People who have sleep apnea and growths in the nasal passages may benefit from surgery to remove these growths, according to a small study....
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