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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Sleep apnea (or sleep apnoea in British English) is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. Each episode, called an apnea (Greek: ἄπνοια (ápnoia), from α- (a-), privative, πνέειν (pnéein), to breathe), lasts long enough so that one or more breaths are missed, and such episodes occur repeatedly throughout sleep. The standard definition of any apneic event includes a minimum 10 second interval between breaths, with either a neurological arousal (a 3-second or greater shift in EEG frequency, measured at C3, C4, O1, or O2), a blood oxygen desaturation of 3-4% or greater, or both arousal and desaturation. Sleep apnea is diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram, or a "sleep study". Clinically significant levels of sleep apnea are defined as five or more episodes per hour of any type of apnea (from the polysomnogram). There are three distinct forms of sleep apnea: central, obstructive, and complex (i.e., a combination of central and obstructive) constituting 0.4%, 84% and 15% of cases respectively. Breathing is interrupted by the lack of respiratory effort in central sleep apnea; in obstructive sleep apnea, breathing is interrupted by a physical block to airflow despite respiratory effort. In complex (or "mixed") sleep apnea, there is a transition from central to obstructive features during the events themselves. Regardless of type, the individual with sleep apnea is rarely aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening. Sleep apnea is recognized as a problem by others witnessing the individual during episodes or is suspected because of its effects on the body (sequelae). Symptoms may be present for years (or even decades) without identification, during which time the sufferer may become conditioned to the daytime sleepiness and fatigue associated with significant levels of sleep disturbance. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How much does it cost for a Oral Mandibular Advancement Device for sleep apnea? Q. I have tried a cpap for sleep apnea and I just cant get used to it. I have made an appointment with a dentist for the oral device. Has anyone gotten? How much does it cost? Asked by james s - Fri Jun 8 14:15:46 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. More than you can imagine. Answered by dream492003 - Fri Jun 8 14:18:44 2007 Are there any natural ways to treat sleep apnea? Q. I have just been diagnosed with sleep apnea, and I;m awaiting the appointment with the pulmonologist. Just wondering what to do in the meantime. Asked by SANDJOY54 - Thu Jan 10 05:24:09 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Natural cures for sleep apnea There are several natural medicines for sleeping problems that might help with sleep apnea. However, it s best to consult someone such as a homeopathic physician -- about taking any of these. He or she might recommend one or several of them in some combination Here are some natural treatments that could work if you have only a mild case of sleep apnea. *Minimize your use of alcohol, antihistamines, or tranquilizers. *Make sure you get treatment for allergies and colds or sinus problems. *Develop regular sleep habits, and especially make sure you get enough sleep at night. *Gargle with salt water to shrink your tonsils *Try sleeping on your side or sitting up rather than sleeping on your back. *Don't [cont.] Answered by PJ - Thu Jan 10 05:27:56 2008 Can you till if you have sleep apnea with a tape recorder?
Q. I had a tape recorder running last night while I was sleeping to see if I snored & I did. Should I have been able to tell if i had sleep apnea with a recorder? Asked by rml313 - Sun Sep 16 10:34:00 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. yes, you should be able to tell with that, but you might not have a severe condition, so you might not do it every night... also some people only do it once a night, and i doubt your going to want to listen to a complete tape of you sleeping!! Answered by firechick1721 - Mon Sep 17 01:50:38 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "sleep apnea"  news.google.com Sleep Review Recreational users of the drug known as ecstasy may be at a higher risk for sleep apnea , according to a study published in the December 2 online issue of ... news.google.com Fleet Owner As the National Transportation Safety Board recommends companies test their drivers for sleep apnea , the ability to do just that can create a logistical ... news.google.com Globes Nuvigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness, often resulting from obstructive sleep apnea , shift work sleep disorder, (also known as shift work disorder), ... and more » From Google News Search: "sleep apnea"  dqdds.com 223px x 250px | 11.20kB [source page] dry mouth sleep restlessness witnessed apneas choking or gasping and sweating Snoring is also a leading cause of divorce Snoring occurs when your airway becomes partially blocked or occluded The tongue falling back as we drift off into deeper sleep is a prime reason this happens As the diameter or size  i169.photobucket.com 838px x 725px | 132.80kB [source page] Here s an example of a day I had with a really consistent leak rate leak rates this consisten are difficult to attain but you definitely want more consistency than you have now From Yahoo Image Search: "sleep apnea"  infobarrel.com unknown hu, 10 Dec 2009 17:27:48 GM Rose knows that the University of Chicago has found a method to determine if children have obstructive . sleep apnea. (OSA) or habitual snoring by testing their urine. Obstructive . sleep apnea. is a sleep disorder that causes a person to ...  mobihealthnews.com Brian Dolan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:31:30 GM Remote wireless cardiac monitoring company LifeWatch has announced a new offering for diagnosing . sleep apnea. : NiteWatch. The company expects to make the service commercially available during the first quarter of 2010. ...  bestsleepapneatreatments.com Apnea hu, 03 Dec 2009 02:28:26 GM Sleep apnea. is characterized as a sleeping disorder in which a person ceases to breath at various intervals during the sleep. This dangerous sleeping disorder. From Google Blog Search: "sleep apnea" |
