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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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....
For years I have been "suffering" from excessive dreaming. I have dreams that are extremely...
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...
How long after beginning to use a CPAP machine will you begin to see benefits?
i have heard that people who go insane dont feel any different but how can i feel this diff...
I'm a 25 year old female. For the last week or so I've been yawning excessively so that I c...
I recently had a home trial for sleep apnea. The nurse I phoned said that i snored very lig...

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by Steven Y Park, MD, Aug 14, 2009 08:16AM
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