Sleep Apnea - All About Sleep Apnea
What Is Sleep Apnea? Includes information on the symptoms, causes and possible methods of treatment for the sleep disorder sleep apnea.
Why Sleep Disorders?
The reasons why I host a sleep disorders site.
The reasons why I host a sleep disorders site.
Apnea and Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the lack of oxygen can become a real problem for both mother and unborn child. A recent British sleep study is probing the link between snoring, sleep apnea and small birth weight.
During pregnancy, the lack of oxygen can become a real problem for both mother and unborn child. A recent British sleep study is probing the link between snoring, sleep apnea and small birth weight.
Taking Care Of Father
Once a year, in June, we celebrate Father's Day. What terms do you associate with the word "Father?" At our house it was fishing, country music, rodeos and laughter. Oh, and one more word...snoring.
Once a year, in June, we celebrate Father's Day. What terms do you associate with the word "Father?" At our house it was fishing, country music, rodeos and laughter. Oh, and one more word...snoring.
Sleep Apnea and Cardiac Arrest
According to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, approximately 20 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.) They are more likely to die suddenly of cardiac causes between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. than during the other 16 hours of the day combined.
According to findings of a Mayo Clinic study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, approximately 20 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA.) They are more likely to die suddenly of cardiac causes between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. than during the other 16 hours of the day combined.
Disorders and Syndromes
I've been the Sleep Disorders Guide for over two years and I have discovered that these disorders and syndromes seldom attack alone.
I've been the Sleep Disorders Guide for over two years and I have discovered that these disorders and syndromes seldom attack alone.
Sleep Disorders Linked To Other Medical Problems
According to a study conducted by researchers from the Marlborough Center for Sleep Disorders in Massachusetts, half the people with sleep apnea also have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder.) Further results indicate there is also a high percentage of people with insomnia who suffer from ADD.
According to a study conducted by researchers from the Marlborough Center for Sleep Disorders in Massachusetts, half the people with sleep apnea also have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder.) Further results indicate there is also a high percentage of people with insomnia who suffer from ADD.
Apnea Support
This is a patient-to-patient message board where people living with sleep apnea can exchange information with each other to help themselves better manage their condition. It was designed by people living with OSA and is free of any commercial interest.
This is a patient-to-patient message board where people living with sleep apnea can exchange information with each other to help themselves better manage their condition. It was designed by people living with OSA and is free of any commercial interest.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea - The Basics
Sleep apnea means episodes of cessation of breathing during night time sleep that can occur as often as several hundred times in a night. Snoring is a warning that the sleeper may be a victim of sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea means episodes of cessation of breathing during night time sleep that can occur as often as several hundred times in a night. Snoring is a warning that the sleeper may be a victim of sleep apnea.
Invisible Disabilities
A wheelchair or crutches, a white cane, a Seeing Eye dog or hearing aid -- these signs tell us a person may be disabled. But what of the invisible disabilities, the mental or psychological illnesses that make daily living a bit more difficult?
A wheelchair or crutches, a white cane, a Seeing Eye dog or hearing aid -- these signs tell us a person may be disabled. But what of the invisible disabilities, the mental or psychological illnesses that make daily living a bit more difficult?
Sleep Apnea
Apnea mean the cessation of breathing. With sleep apnea this happens during sleep. This is a frightening and life threatening sleep disorder and is closely linked to snoring.
Apnea mean the cessation of breathing. With sleep apnea this happens during sleep. This is a frightening and life threatening sleep disorder and is closely linked to snoring.
Sleep Apnea Information
Approximately 1 in 5 adults has at least mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and 1 in 15 adults has OSA of moderate or worse severity. Data shows that 80 percent of drug-resistant hypertension patients suffer from some form of sleep-disordered breathing.
Approximately 1 in 5 adults has at least mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and 1 in 15 adults has OSA of moderate or worse severity. Data shows that 80 percent of drug-resistant hypertension patients suffer from some form of sleep-disordered breathing.
Sleep - What's Too Much?
Meng Qiang of Quianxi County in China slept as much as nineteen hours a day. He could fall asleep anywhere, even while crossing a busy street, and exhibited all the effects of severe sleep deprivation, and, not incidentally, he also showed all the symptoms of sleep apnea.
Meng Qiang of Quianxi County in China slept as much as nineteen hours a day. He could fall asleep anywhere, even while crossing a busy street, and exhibited all the effects of severe sleep deprivation, and, not incidentally, he also showed all the symptoms of sleep apnea.
Why Sleep Disorders?
I'm often asked, in my chat room, my mail and the forums, if I have a sleep disorder; The answer is no. So why am I hosting a site devoted to talking about sleep and sleep problems?
I'm often asked, in my chat room, my mail and the forums, if I have a sleep disorder; The answer is no. So why am I hosting a site devoted to talking about sleep and sleep problems?
I have Sleep Apnea
This is a classic case of sleep apnea, made more convincing and poignant because it is written by a victim of sleep apnea. Be sure to read the second part that talks about the sleep lab experience.
This is a classic case of sleep apnea, made more convincing and poignant because it is written by a victim of sleep apnea. Be sure to read the second part that talks about the sleep lab experience.
Diabetes, Depression, Sleep Apnea
People with sleep apnea or diabetes are often depressed. People with sleep apnea often also have diabetes. Excessive weight is an important factor in all three disorders.
People with sleep apnea or diabetes are often depressed. People with sleep apnea often also have diabetes. Excessive weight is an important factor in all three disorders.
Apnea and Epilepsy
A recent study done at the University of Michigan revealed that a third or more epilepsy patents also have sleep apnea. Further proof is the increased frequency of breathing problems in people using the Vagus Nerve Stimulator.
A recent study done at the University of Michigan revealed that a third or more epilepsy patents also have sleep apnea. Further proof is the increased frequency of breathing problems in people using the Vagus Nerve Stimulator.
Disorders and Syndromes - Two By Two
I've been the Sleep Disorders Guide for over two years. I've been reading about and studying sleep disorders for over four years. One of the things that has surprised me is that these disorders and syndromes seldom attack alone.
I've been the Sleep Disorders Guide for over two years. I've been reading about and studying sleep disorders for over four years. One of the things that has surprised me is that these disorders and syndromes seldom attack alone.
Apnea and Your Heart
Sleep apnea can be deadly. It causes a rise in blood pressure and can lead to strokes. It has been linked to numerous cases of cardiovascular death in the United States.
Sleep apnea can be deadly. It causes a rise in blood pressure and can lead to strokes. It has been linked to numerous cases of cardiovascular death in the United States.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Stroke Risk
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea may be at 3 to 6 times the risk for experiencing a stroke.
People who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea may be at 3 to 6 times the risk for experiencing a stroke.
Treat Apnea and Save
According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of California in San Diego and in Canada and Colorado, sleep apnea may be the cause of as many as 567,000 vehicle crashes that cause 980 deaths and over $11 billion dollars a year.
According to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of California in San Diego and in Canada and Colorado, sleep apnea may be the cause of as many as 567,000 vehicle crashes that cause 980 deaths and over $11 billion dollars a year.
Sleep, Dreams and the Animal Kingdom
Anybody who owns a pet knows that animals dream. Paws quiver, tails twitch, voices mutter. Animals also suffer from sleep disorder - narcolepsy and sleep apnea. And four black-and-white rats at MIT are helping researchers find the connection.
Anybody who owns a pet knows that animals dream. Paws quiver, tails twitch, voices mutter. Animals also suffer from sleep disorder - narcolepsy and sleep apnea. And four black-and-white rats at MIT are helping researchers find the connection.
Central Sleep Apnea
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. However, another type does exist, and can be just as dangerous to the health.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. However, another type does exist, and can be just as dangerous to the health.