Sleep Apnea Sickness

Welcome to the Sleep Apnea Sickness website. Here you'll find a wealth of information on sleep apnea sickness including what is sleep apnea, how to diagnose sleep apnea, cures for sleep apnea, surgery for sleep apnea and more. You'll also find some general advice on how to have a better sleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is highly prevalent in the population compared to its counterparts. As the name implies it is caused due to an obstruction in the free flow of the air. During sleep, there is not enough air from nose to lungs as the windpipe is blocked or collapsed briefly during breathing, due to the relaxation of muscles.

The cause might be due to tonsils, overweight of the person, smaller airway, respiratory infection, improper facial structure, worn out airway muscles, obstruction in the nasal passages, reduction in blood oxygen saturation and sometimes the structure of the jaw.  It can prevail in people who take drugs too.  So little time is spent in deep sleep that the brain briefly raises to activity when they resume breathing, resulting in sleep deprivation. This causes tiredness, weakness and in advanced cases stroke, asthma and sometimes depression
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Devices used for Sleep Apnea
As the saying goes, a patient has to first seek the help of support devices which might be a saviour from sleep apnea. These devices are used by patients who have mild to moderate sleep apnea.

Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea
Polysomnography:  Though it is commonly used for diagnosis in children, it was not designed for the purpose.  As the children's physiology and respiratory rates are high, the machine designed for adults can not be precisely used.

FAQs about sleep apnea
There are many home remedies and devices, which can be used to treat sleep apnea.   However, these are not always effective in eliminating sleep apnea and surgery becomes inevitable.

Sleep Apnea
'Sleep' is nature's gift to the human body where the body gets a chance to recharge and repair muscles and in building our immune system. During sleep, brain organizes and stores memories.

How do you know if you have  sleep apnea
Sometimes it becomes difficult to spot a particular problem, as symptoms for many disorders will overlap and finding the right disorder becomes a major task.  To worsen the situation...

Self Help for Sleep Apnea
Always self-care is the most correct way to deal with obstructive sleep apnea and sometimes for central sleep apnea and mixed apnea too.

Sleep apnea in children
What is the most common type of sleep apnea observed in children?
The most common type of sleep apnea which children suffer from is Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

Snoring and sleep apnea
Is your partner's snore disturbing you? Hang on! It is not something to fight over but an issue which needs immediate medical attention.

Surgery for sleep apnea
A simple outpatient surgery might help those suffering from mild sleep apnea. The main aim of this surgery is to remove the tissues that cause obstruction.  This includes removal of tonsils, adenoids and any other blockages.

When to seek medical attention for sleep apnea
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3 Little Known Tips for Helping with Sleep Apnea Research
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Health - Sleep Apnea Disorder
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Is Sleep Apnea Killing Your Marriage ?
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, or OSAS, is a very serious disorder that can lead to heart problems, an increased risk of a stroke and more.

Sleep Apnea - 7 Tips To Help You Sleep
Do you keep your partner awake at night with your snoring? Are you often tired during the day? Do you sometimes find yourself suffering from morning headaches, being a bit forgetful, unable to concentrate and irritable?

Sleep Apnea A Sleeping Disorder
In the middle of every night, do you suddenly wake up choking and gasping for air? It can not be due to a nightmare every night.

Sleep Apnea - A Surprisingly Common Childhood Disorder
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Sleep Apnea - An Extremely Common and Dangerous Sleep Disorder
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4 Tips for Having a Good night's sleep
4 excellent tips for ensuring that you have a fantastic night's sleep.

Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB)
Sometimes during sleep, the body either forgets to breathe, has a hard time breathing, or is unable to pass air even when trying to breathe. This is called sleep disordered breathing (SDB)

Our Sleep Process Changes as We Age
Many surveys have been conducted about sleep in older people. Most older people report an increase in the number of awakenings experienced during the night, a decrease in total sleep time...

Ways your Health can Improve if your Snoring is Cured
Interestingly if you manage to cure yourself of snoring, the chances are that you will also receive important health-extending benefits

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