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Sleep Apnea - Apnea,Sleep

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by temporary,recurrent interruptions of breathing (respiration) during sleep. Symptoms of this disorder include periodic wakefulness during the night,excessive sleepiness during the day,and loud snoring during sleep. People with this disorder are frequently overweight. Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea can avoid serious medical problems ...
Causes of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

From a deviated septum to tonsillitis, OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea, has many possible causes.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Gadgets and Devices

A guide to gadgets, devices, and strategies for treating obstructive sleep apnea, including CPAP machines, mouth devices, position pillows, and the tennis ball technique.
Sleep Apnea and Related Health Conditions

Obstructive sleep apnea doesn’t just compromise your sleep. Here are seven health problems linked to sleep apnea, including high blood pressure and heart disease.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: 5 Self-Care Strategies

Getting medical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is important, but it’s not the only way to improve OSA symptoms. These are the five self-care strategies most often recommend by experts.
Sleep Apnea Treatments

Learn about the various treatment options for sleep apnea.
Mouth Devices for Sleep Apnea

WebMD describes the different types of mouth devices used to treat sleep apnea including CPAP and mouth guards.
Sleep Apnea Symptoms

A list of the common symptoms of sleep apnea.
Sleep Apnea

Learn more about sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous sleep disorder.
Sleep Apnea Tests and Diagnosis

If you have symptoms of sleep apnea, your doctor may ask you to have a sleep study. Here's what to expect.