Sleep Apnea

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What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.

See also: Sleep disorders

Alternative Names:

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; Apnea - sleep apnea syndrome

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Hi, I'm a 21 year old female and I've always had problems with being excessively tired s...
Last night I started feeling a pretty intense amount of pain in the muscle area around my l...
For years I have been "suffering" from excessive dreaming. I have dreams that are extremely...
I hold my breath during sleep. I wake up with the feeling that I am under water. I let out ...
My son was diagnosed with an 2 cm Arachnoid Cyst within the Sylvian Fissure of the Left tem...
What can be done to increase compliance in C-PAP use? I have obstructive sleep apnea and ha...
Hello, For that last 4 days I have had a rude awakening... Most of the mornings I woke ...
My daughter is 30 months old. She was full term but was colic while for the first 4 months....
Hello Doctor, Is there any danger on the heart or lungs if you have to be on the CPAP m...
Off and on for the last year, I have experienced what feels like an adrenalin surge that wa...

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The 5 Dangers of Benign Snoring


by Steven Y Park, MD, Nov 18, 2009 08:49PM - 16 Comments
Snoring is so common these days that it's synonymous with sleep. In the movies or on T...

The Politics of Sleep Apnea


by Steven Y Park, MD, Nov 13, 2009 07:49AM - 3 Comments
Over the years, many of you who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea have asked me why ...

From Fatigued to Fabulous! A Special Interview with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum


by Steven Y Park, MD, Sep 13, 2009 09:16PM - 14 Comments
Please join me on Tuesday, September 15th at 8PM Eastern when I'll interview Dr. Jacob...

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