Tag Archives: sleep apnea

Are Acid Reflux and Sleep Apnea Really Related?

By RodneyB | Published: March 30, 2009
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that may be underestimated at first, but then takes its toll until the inevitable occurs, which is death. There have been numerous cases of nocturnal deaths related to sleep apnea, which causes alarm to sufferers. Treatment for sleep apnea is available, but is there a solution if the condition [...]
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Omega 3 Oil For Sleep Apnea

By RodneyB | Published: March 30, 2009
A person is suffering from sleep apnea if he is experiencing shallow breathing or breathing pauses during the night. He may not be aware about it at first since it only happens while he is asleep. The person beside him in bed will be the only one to know about his disorder since that person [...]
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Does Asthma Have Something to Do With Sleep Apnea?

By RodneyB | Published: March 26, 2009
There have been studies correlating sleep apnea and asthma. Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder characterized by disruption in breathing as a person sleeps. The pauses are called apneas, and it can last in a period of time that normal breathing is disrupted, causing the person to skip one or more breaths. Doctors have categorized [...]
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Information For Surgical Patient About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By RodneyB | Published: February 6, 2009
Normally during sleep, air moves in and out of the lungs as the upper airway (throat), chest muscles, and diaphragm move in a coordinated fashion.  In a person with sleep apnea, air movement is periodically disrupted or reduced. Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can affect a person’s ability to safely perform normal daily activities. [...]
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Are You Suffering From Sleep Apnea?

By RodneyB | Published: February 4, 2009
There are many sleeping pills to help with sleep apnea.  But most of the medications are just temporary help while you and your doctor work on how to cure your sleep apnea.  And they should only be taken in small doses, as over sedation can make your sleeping problems worse. Sleep apnea can cause hypertension.  Doing sleep [...]
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Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s To Sleep

By RodneyB | Published: February 4, 2009
Helping seniors with Alzheimer’s to sleep through the night, is a prominent challenge, Sleep medicine is a recognized medical subspecialty dealing with this challenge. Doctors who specialize in sleep medicine help people who are unable to sleep well. Sleep doctors are able to detect and treat both common and rare sleep disorders. Some common sleep [...]
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