Sleep apnea is characterized by the absence of breathing for short periods during sleep. There are several types but the most common is due to upper airway obstruction, resulting in frequent waking and daytime tiredness. Snoring often accompanies this disorder. Daytime sleepiness is often the only symptom since many patients don't realize they are waking at night. Diagnosis is usually made at a sleep disorders clinic. A device to assist with breathing during the night will often alleviate the symptoms. This disorder can often occur in older, adult males and may be associated with overweight.
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Information on reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea.
An open, non-profit discussion forum devoted exclusively to sleep apnea patients.
Find support, encouragement, and advice about sleep apnea.
Provides information on this condition that causes interrupted breathing during sleep. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
Information and links on the Klearway Appliance, an extensively researched appliance treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
From the American Academy of Family Physicians
Developed by a world renown surgeon, Dr. Kasey Li, for educational purposes. It provides in-depth information on the surgical treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
Support for patients with sleep apnoea and those using CPAP machines. UK.
Support for patients with sleep apnoea and those using CPAP machines. UK.
From the American Academy of Family Physicians
Provides information on this condition that causes interrupted breathing during sleep. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.
Find support, encouragement, and advice about sleep apnea.
Information and links on the Klearway Appliance, an extensively researched appliance treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
Developed by a world renown surgeon, Dr. Kasey Li, for educational purposes. It provides in-depth information on the surgical treatment of sleep disordered breathing.
An open, non-profit discussion forum devoted exclusively to sleep apnea patients.
Information on reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea.
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