http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com Understanding and coping with a debilitating and dangerous condition Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:57:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We hear about it in the news. With the increasing obesity level in the US (although that's certainly not the only cause), per capita rates of apnea suffers are on the rise. So, what IS Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder which causes respiration to stop when a person is sleeping. ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/what-is-sleep-apnea/ Sleep apnea occurs during sleep, which means your Significant Other will notice the symptoms first. The most common symptoms are snoring or sleepiness during the daytime and even falling asleep during normal activities such as eating or driving. Other symptoms are: Lowered concentration and learning difficulties Excessive fatigue Having headaches for a longer ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/symptoms-of-sleep-apnea/ The most common type of sleep apnea (obstructive sleep apnea) is caused by a blockage or even by a narrowed airway in the throat or oral area. During sleep, the muscles of the throat or tongue relax to such a degree that they cause a blockage in the airway. For ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/causes-of-sleep-apnea/ Often enough it is difficult to recognize a disorder like sleep apnea.  For patients who are under the impression that they suffer from this disorder, it is considered wise to keep a sleeping diary. You can do this by either taping the sounds you make while sleeping or involving your significant ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/sleep-apnea-test/ In an attempt to diminsh apnea during sleep. medical companies have introduced several sleep apnea dental appliances. Dental appliances have a huge success rate and are thought to be one of the more effective treatments for sleep apnea. In fact, the dental appliances lower the chances of strokes and heart ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/sleep-apnea-dental-appliances/ For some cases and patients the conventional treatments for sleep apnea are either too expensive, simply out of the question (surgery, for example) or they do not have any effect. These patients may want to resort to alternative treatments. Making a few behavioral changes and involving alternative medicine can lighten ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/alternative-treatments-for-sleep-apnea/ Sleep apnea is caused by blockages in the airways. Whether the condition is caused by enlarged tonsils or fatty tissue cells, it is a treatable condition. An option in curing or making sleep apnea more bearable is surgery. To reduce blockages, soft tissues or bone tissues are reconstructed during surgery. Before ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/sleep-apnea-surgery/ Although sleep apnea in itself does not put one at the risk of dying, it is the influence of the cessation of respiration which is dangerous to the health. Many patients who suffer from severe obstructive sleep apnea are at a high risk of obesity, heart failure, strokes and a ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/severe-sleep-apnea/ After being properly diagnosed via sleep study, sufferers of sleep apnea are often prescribed a CPAP, (see-pap), also sometimes referred to as "the sleep apnea machine". CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. This machine overrides the apnea sufferer's tendency to not breathe by "forcing the issue" a bit...i.e., by constantly ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/sleep-apnea-treatment-equipment/ Headlines involving sleep apnea: .rss_link {color: #9999FF; } .rss_link:hover {color: #9999FF; }Sleep Apnea May Be Risk Factor For Sudden Cardiac Death (Science Daily)document.getElementById('a_49261e34d1535').href='#';After studying the sleep characteristics of nearly 11,000 adults in an overnight sleep laboratory, researchers suggest that obstructive sleep apnea -- and, in particular, the low nighttime oxygen saturation ... http://treatmentsforsleepapnea.com/sleep-apnea-treatments/sleep-apnea-in-the-news/