Sleep Apnea Articles A-Z
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Loud snoring, daytime sleepiness, and memory problems are common sleep apnea symptoms. This page of the eMedTV Web site focuses on the different symptoms of sleep apnea, including irritability, falling asleep while driving, and more.
Treatment for sleep apnea may include medication, surgery, lifestyle changes, and other options. This eMedTV page discusses treatment for sleep apnea and explains what can happen if sleep apnea goes untreated.
The three types of sleep apnea are: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and mixed sleep apnea. This eMedTV Web page outlines these types of sleep apnea and explains their symptoms, causes, and risk factors.
Armodafinil is prescribed to promote wakefulness in people with narcolepsy and other sleep disorders. As this eMedTV page explains, armodafinil uses may also include treatment of excessive sleepiness due to shift work sleep disorder and sleep apnea.
Modafinil is used for helping people with sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder stay awake. This eMedTV page covers modafinil uses in more detail, explains whether the drug is approved for children, and lists possible off-label uses.
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a disorder that temporarily disrupts a person's breathing during sleep. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of this condition by discussing its symptoms, risks, and treatment options.
