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Sleep Apnea And Sleep Problems - Articles
Identify Your Sleep Problem: Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, and Other Common Disorders
by
BeWell A.
Posted
Thu 18 Sep 2008 8:51am
sleep problems, which can have many causes.
Insomnia
The medical term for difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep is insomnia. Insomnia can include:
Difficulty getting... or situational life stresses, such as a traumatic event or an impending deadline. Your insomnia is likely to disappear when the cause of your sleep problem goes away.
Short-term
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Sleep Apnea Is More Than a Snoring Problem
by
Liz B.
Posted
Sun 07 Mar 2010 8:11pm
as it is, that’s not always a healthy sign. Snoring is related to a condition known as sleep apnea.
If you have sleep apnea, your nighttime breathing is interrupted and doesn’t return promptly. Sleep.... This breathing interruption can happen up to five times in an hour during sleep. If you snore loudly and nightly, you’re at higher risk for sleep apnea than the occasional snorer.
Other
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The Biggest Throat Problem for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
by
Dr. Steven P.
Posted
Sat 21 Aug 2010 3:40am
common throat problem sleep apnea sufferers face. And as I explain below, without understanding why this occurs, it can be one of the hardest problems to treat.
Beware of the “Vacuum Effect”
People with obstructive sleep apnea are more prone to breathing problems at night due to partial or total collapse of one or more areas of the entire upper airway
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The Biggest Ear Problems for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
by
Dr. Steven P.
Posted
Thu 10 Jun 2010 12:45pm
If you have obstructive sleep apnea, chances are, you're likely to have some sort of an ear problem. There are a number of reasons why you're going to be prone to various... positive pressure. This can be a frustrating issue that's difficult to cure completely.
Solutions For Your Ear Problems
So if you have obstructive sleep apnea and are prone
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Sleep Apnea Is A Craniofacial Problem
by
Dr. Steven P.
Posted
Thu 10 Feb 2011 1:00pm
considered as a last resort.
I describe obstructive sleep apnea as the end extreme of a continuum of sleep-breathing disorders. Similarly, if you look at obstructive sleep apnea... for all your wisdom teeth. Now, that rarely ever happens. This is why obstructive sleep apnea can be described as a mild craniofacial condition that can significantly affect your
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Sleep Apnea Can Kill You – Severe Sleep Apnea Increases Overall Mortality
by
Heartstrong
Posted
Mon 26 Apr 2010 4:46am
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute estimates that 12 million adults in the U.S. have sleep apnea. Unfortunately most people with sleep apnea are unaware – undiagnosed and untreated.
People with sleep apnea stop breathing while they are sleeping. In severe sleep apnea a person’s airway is blocked and they stop breathing for 20 to 30
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