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You Can Thankfully Help Apnea With A Sleep Apnea Machine

By RodneyB | Published: May 13, 2010
Many people suffer from sleep apnea, both young and old and it occurs when breathing is interrupted by several different means. In one form of sleep apnea, a patients muscles in their throat relax and cause the airway to become tighter and prevents the air from flowing through the airways. This is a type of [...]
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What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

By RodneyB | Published: May 18, 2009
sleep disorder Obstructive sleep apnea affects up to four percent of middle-aged adults, yet often goes undiagnosed. As with other sleep disorders, sufferers often experience sleepiness during the day, irritability and a number of other health problems. However, there are apnea treatment options, including surgery, that can relieve the symptoms of the condition. If you suspect [...]
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My First Night Using a CPAP

By RodneyB | Published: November 19, 2008
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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Factors to Consider When Shopping for Used CPAP Machines

By RodneyB | Published: September 3, 2008
Many people today are having a hard time with their breathing overall and it seems as if more and more are suffering from sleep apnea. Whether or not this is simply due to better diagnosis and reporting of the disease or because there is more pollution in the air or more cases of obesity, the [...]
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