Category Archives: Sleeping Disorders

Central Sleep Apnea Must be Taken Seriously

You may already know that the term sleep apnea refers to any cessation of breathing during sleep; apnea means a loss of breath and so sleep apnea is when a person stops breathing when asleep. However one of the most dangerous forms of this condition is central sleep apnea, where the body fails to signal [...]
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Sleep Apnea Treatment – Awaken In The Morning With This Effective Treatment

Getting sleep apnea treatment is crucial for sufferers because this disorder will impact more than just your nocturnal sleep habits. It can leave you feeling lethargic and unable to function normally. Sleep apnea is a very serious sleep disorder that requires immediate treatment. Because it is a progressive illness, the symptoms can worsen and eventually [...]
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CPAP Visual Presentation

I was searching on YouTube today, and came across a good video showing the use of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine. The man in the video had actually had major surgery prior in order to cure his obstructive sleep apnea, but the surgery only succeeded in reducing his apnea from extreme to severe. [...]
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My First Night Using a CPAP

Yesterday, I got my CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine from a local medical supply store. While I had underwent a sleep study to determine proper fit and pressure that would be best for me, this store still made sure that the mask fit properly, and that I could deal with the pressure buildup rate [...]
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Sleep Apnea Is Both An Extremely Widespread and Occasionally Dangerous Sleeping Disorder

Sleep apnea is perhaps the commonest sleep disorder and affects almost 18,000,000 Americans. A sleeping disorder that is characterized by interrupted breathing while sleeping, it is also undoubtedly the most dangerous of all sleeping disorders because it starves the brain of vital oxygen and can occasionally prove to be fatal. There are two completely distinct types [...]
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Children and Their Sleep Apnea Symptoms

Sleep apnea does not always affect adults. It can be a problem for children as well but it can be difficult to diagnose. Here are some of the symptoms of sleep apnea to look out for in children: Children younger than 5 years old might have sleep apnea if you notice them snoring, sweating, waking up [...]
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