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| | Sleep apnea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Although there is no cure for sleep apnea, recent studies show that successful treatment can reduce the risk of heart and blood pressure problems. | | | For apnea patients, it is designed to hold the lower jaw slightly down and forward relative to the natural, relaxed position. | | | A sleep study is first done to determine what kind of treatment is needed, and to determine the proper settings for the nPAP device. |
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| | Sleep Apnea |
| | Nasal positive airway pressure therapy is the most common and effective treatment for sleep apnea. | | | There are various types of positive airway pressure devices available to treat sleep apnea CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and bi-level positive airway pressure systems were the original modes of sleep apnea therapy. | | | Behavioral changes are an important part of the treatment program, and in mild cases, behavioral therapy may be all that is needed. |
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http://www.sleep-net.com/apnea.htm
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| | Apnea |
| | Treatment for obstructive apnea involves keeping the throat open to aid air flow, such as with adenotonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), which involves having the child wear a nose mask while sleeping. | | | This is most likely to happen during sleep because that's when the soft tissue at back of the throat is most relaxed. | | | Mixed apnea may occur when a child is awake or asleep. |
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| | Sleep Apnea |
| | In the vast majority of cases, and certainly for mild sleep apnea, adopting a natural approach to managing sleep in general, and the insomnia associated with sleep apnea in particular, will go a long way towards relieving the problem and should certainly be tried in the first instant. | | | More importantly, however, is the fact that this is not a cure for sleep apnea. | | | Pining for z's; For half the country, too little sleep is a way of life. |
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http://www.help-me-to-sleep.com/sleep-apnea
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| | Sleep Apnea: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment |
| | Physical devices or mechanical therapies are effective for many cases of sleep apnea. | | | Sleep apnea has serious health consequences and can even be life-threatening. | | | CPAP is often successful in treating sleep apnea, although for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure to be effective, patients must consistently use the nasal mask and commit to other lifestyle changes as well, such as losing weight. |
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| | Dr. Koop - Sleep Apnea- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | Other forms of surgery might provide relief for the 10 percent of patients with serious sleep apnea for whom CPAP does not work. | | | You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. | | | What Questions to ask Your Doctor About Sleep Apnea? |
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| | Sleep Apnea |
| | Sleep apnea appears to increase the chance for a stroke independent of its association with high blood pressure (a known risk factor for stroke). | | | All patients with obstructive sleep apnea who are overweight should attempt a weight-reducing program. | | | REM sleep may be critical for learning and for day-to-day mood regulation. |
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| | Sleep Apnea |
| | Mild Sleep Apnea is usually treated by some behavioral changes. | | | This procedure, mandibular myotomy (mandibular = relating to the lower jaw bone, and myotomy = surgical division of a muscle) with genioglossis (chin and tongue) advancement, involves cutting a rectangular piece of bone in the anterior (front part) portion of the mandible (jaw) to which the tongue muscles are attached. | | | A Doctor with Sleep Apnea reviews recent research for fellow patients |
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| | haydennet.com : Sleep Apnea |
| | In most cases of apnea, the collapse of the airway is caused by weakened muscles in the neck which, when relaxed, completely obstruct you from taking a breath. | | | Apnea is not realistically a life or death issue but it is very much about quality of life. | | | You can think of sleep apnea as a kind of post graduate snoring. |
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| | Sleep Apnoea FAQ / Sleep Apnea FAQ |
| | As professionals in the field of sleep disorders gain experience with these devices and their appropriate applications, they may provide an additional path to relief for selected patients. | | | Which patients will be helped by this type of surgery is not yet predictable except in severe cases of facial malformation, and only a few surgical teams have extensive experience and have reported their results in the medical literature. | | | This FAQ is not concerned with snoring, but rather with the disorder of sleep apnoea. |
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| | National Sleep Foundation |
| | Sleep is a vital need, essential to a child's health and growth. | | | The National Sleep Foundation website uses Macromedia Flash content to improve your experience. | | | Assess your sleep with our interactive tools and quizzes |
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| | A.P.N.E.A. Network Welcome Page |
| | A research organization is conducting a research discussion group to learn about patient experiences with nasal masks for the treatment of sleep apnea. | | | A.P.N.E.A. is dedicated to providing News and Education to Sleep Apnea Patients and their family members, | | | We will have reports and information from medical and health care professionals, but we will focus on information aimed at the patient, not the sleep professional. |
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| | Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snore, Hypopnea |
| | For more information about Sleep Apnea, see your family physician, a physician trained in sleep medicine or one of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) accredited sleep centers or labs near you or email The CPAPMAN | | | Controlled pressure is induced through the nasal passage, holding the soft tissue of the uvula and soft palate and the soft pharyngeal tissue in the upper airway in position so the airway remains open while you descend into the deeper stages of sleep and REM sleep. | | | Diagnosis is made by a physician specially trained in sleep medicine. |
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| | Sleep Apnea -- familydoctor.org |
| | Your doctor may ask you to go to a sleep center for a sleep study. | | | You may need to take some equipment home with you to do a sleep study there. | | | Stop all use of alcohol or sleep medicines. |
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| | The Lung Association - Sleep Apnea LASA |
| | The Lung Association - Sleep Apnea (LASA) is a patient and professional coalition providing support through improved care for patients with respiratory disorders of sleep. | | | To be a leader in self help for Sleep Apnea patients with the ultimate goal of develop a national organization. | | | Our stated aims are to improve health care for Sleep Apnea sufferers through patient support programs, community and professional education, research, government liaison and fund raising. |
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| | Sleep Disorder Information & Resources |
| | There is a robust research finding that proves significant disorganization of sleep architecture (meaning changes in the quantity and quality of sleep) in depressed patients. | | | Begin by taking our Sleep Self Assessment Quiz - you will receive instant results, and upon completion you will be pointed to the appropriate areas of Talk About Sleep. | | | Individuals vary normally in their need for, and their satisfaction with, sleep. |
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| | Sleepnet.com Homepage |
| | If you suspect that you have a sleep disorder you should seek care from a qualified professional. | | | This is an educational site devoted to improving sleep health worldwide | | | Sleepnet.com does not endorse any products or services, including those mentioned in the sleep forums or presented in Google Ads. |
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| | What Is Sleep Apnea? |
| | During sleep, enough air cannot flow into your lungs through your mouth and nose even though you try to breathe. | | | DCI Home: Sleep Disorders: Sleep Apnea: What Is... | | | The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. |
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| | Sleep apnea - MayoClinic.com |
| | This more common form occurs when throat muscles relax. | | | In this potentially serious sleep disorder, breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. | | | This form occurs when your brain doesn't send proper signals to the muscles that control breathing. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleep-apnea/DS00148
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| | sleep apnea - Columbia Encyclopedia® article about sleep apnea |
| | Sometimes obstructive sleep apnea can be treated by surgically correcting the narrowing of the airway. | | | Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in which relaxation of muscles in the throat repeatedly close off the airway during sleep; the person wakes just enough to take a gasping breath. | | | Most people with obstructive sleep apnea tend to be obese and snore loudly. |
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