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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stop Snoring And Sleep Apnea

Scientists test pill for 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. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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What You Should Know About Sleep Apnea: A Guide to the Basics
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Sleep Apnea - What is it? Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which the victim stops breathing... Read more »

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Snoring, Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...is a sign of a much more serious sleep disorder - sleep apnea. A person suffering from sleep... Read more »

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Opioid Use Linked to Sleep Apnea
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...medications have an increased risk of developing sleep apnea. In a recent study, three-fourths... Read more »

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Snoring and Sleep Apnea
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...yourself or significant other is an evaluation for sleep apnea.   Ironically, we haven't really... Read more »

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Alcohol and Sleep Apnea: A Dangerous Cocktail
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...mentioned before, my husband, Norman, suffered from sleep apnea. He also had other cards stacked... Read more »

Health Guide

Obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep. See also sleep disorders. Alternative Names Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome;... Read more »
Central sleep apnea
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,... Read more »
Obstructive sleep apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea - sleep apnea syndrome Symptoms It is important to emphasize that often, the person who has obstructive sleep apnea does... Read more »
Snoring
...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... Read more »
Sleep Apnea: Prognosis
PrognosisSleep 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... Read more »

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People who have sleep apnea and growths in the nasal passages may benefit from surgery to remove these growths, according to a small study.... Read summary »