Sleep Apnea Medical Reference

Learn about two treatment options for sleep apnea: a mouth guard or CPAP device.

You’ve been diagnosed with narcolepsy. Learn which health care professionals can give you the best care.

If your throat is dry and scratchy and you find it painful to swallow, you may have a sore throat. Viral infections are the common cause, but sore throats can be a sign of allergies or a sleep disorder.

There’s no pill for sleep apnea, but some prescription and over-the-counter drugs may help with symptoms or causes of the condition.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty is a huge word for surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea on your uvula, soft palate, and other tissue in your throat area. But it’s not for everyone. Find out whether UPPP might help your severe snoring or OSA.

Untreated sleep apnea can increase risks for heart disease and other complications. What researchers have learned about this sleep disorder has led to new treatments.

Who should you see for diagnosis and treatment of your sleep apnea? Learn who might be on your health care team as you manage this sleep disorder.

Ever wonder why some people seem to always get a good night’s rest while you toss and turn for hours, or wake up again and again? Your sleep hygiene may be the problem.

Sleep apnea can leave you feeling tired and sluggish, and even lead to serious health problems. Learn more about things you might be doing that can make it worse.

Your CPAP device might take some getting used to, but with a little effort, you can manage any discomfort and get a good night’s rest.

Sleep apnea costs can add up -- for your health and your wallet. Learn more about what you’ll pay for testing and treatment.

Pickwickian syndrome is a kind of disordered breathing problem that's commonly caused by obesity. Learn more about what causes it, symptoms of Pickwickian syndrome, and more.

Learn home remedies and medical treatments to help reduce or eliminate snoring and improve your quality of sleep.

Studies suggest that tracking sleep can help people with narcolepsy. Wearable devices and apps may help, too, but the FDA hasn’t approved any such over-the-counter devices or apps for treating or managing narcolepsy.

There are several ways to treat sleep apnea. But if devices and lifestyle changes don’t help, your doctor might suggest one of these surgeries to help you sleep better.

In central sleep apnea (CSA), your brain doesn’t signal your muscles properly, so you stop breathing briefly or breathe so lightly that you don’t get enough oxygen. Learn how it's diagnosed and treated in children.

Pillows that put you in a better sleep position can help with snoring. Learn how they work, and which type might be best for you.

Hypopnea is part of the same sleep disorder as apnea. Learn the key ways that hypopnea differs from apnea, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.

If you have sleep apnea, are there any devices that help other than CPAPs? Adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) is a newer, smart device that adjusts air pressure as your breathing changes during sleep. Find out if ASVs may be right for you and their possible risks.

An APAP machine may help you improve your sleep if you suffer from sleep apnea. Learn the differences between Automatic Positive Airway Pressure machines and if it's best for you.

How do you and your doctor pick the best treatment for your breathing, snoring, or sleep problems? Positive airway pressure (PAP) devices, oral appliances, and even surgery may treat sleep apnea. Find out how these therapies work and their possible side effects.

Your doctor may have mentioned a bilevel positive airway pressure machine (BiPAP) for sleep apnea. Learn what BiPAP is, its benefits, who uses them and the differences between BiPAP and other machines.

AHI numbers (Alpha Hypopnea Index) are a method doctors use to classify the severity of sleep apnea in a person. Learn more about what these numbers mean for your sleep at WebMD.

Is sleep apnea keeping you from a good night’s rest? WebMD shows you the effects it has on your body.

From a deviated septum to tonsillitis to alcohol use, OSA, or obstructive sleep apnea, has many possible causes. Learn more from WebMD.