Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or more, sometimes more than 300 times a night. The hallmark of the disorder is excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including significant social and emotional problems. There are two main types of sleep apnea. ''Obstructive sleep apnea'' may represent cessation of breathing due to mechanical blockage of the airway; ''central sleep apnea'' appears to be related to a malfunction of the brain''s normal signal to breathe. Symptoms of sleep apnea may include restless sleep, loud, heavy snoring (often interrupted by silence and then gasps), falling asleep while driving and/or during the day (at work, watching TV, etc.), morning headaches, loss of energy, trouble concentrating, irritability, forgetfulness, mood or behavior changes, anxiety or depression, obesity, and decreased interest in sex. Not all people with sleep apnea experience all of these symptoms and not everyone who has these symptoms has sleep apnea. However, it is recommended that people who are experiencing even a few of these symptoms visit their physician for evaluation. Prompt and proper diagnosis of sleep apnea is an important first step to treating the disorder. Problems associated with untreated sleep apnea include hypertension, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, stroke, psychiatric problems, impotence, cognitive dysfunction, memory loss, and death.
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- Articles about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
- Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Information , links and an audio of the sound of this disorder.
- SMAT -- Sleep Disorders
- A comprehensive sleep information site with summary information on a wide variety of sleep disorders. Professionally prepared information.
- Snoring and Sleep Apnoea. Health factsheets from BUPA
- Concise factsheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of Snoring and Sleep Apnoea, available for downloading in Adobe Acrobat format.
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- How to analyze sleep-related symptoms and obtain effective help when warranted. Provided by Columbus Community Health Regional Sleep Disorders Center.
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- Diathermy palatoplasty is an office procedure for the treatment of these conditions.
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- Information and support.
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- An article about the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
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- One method for treatment of this disorder.
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- A check list of symptoms that should help you determine whether or not you might be a victim.
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- An in depth look at this disorder.
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- Sleepdentist.ca
- Provides information on snoring and sleep apnea, and on oral appliance treatments for these disorders.
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