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.
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.
As this eMedTV article explains, causes of sleep apnea include blockage of the throat, faulty signals from the brain, and certain medical conditions. This page describes how these causes relate to the different types of sleep apnea.
Typically, symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring loudly at night and being tired during the day. This eMedTV segment describes several other signs and symptoms of this condition. This page also provides information on the effects of sleep apnea.
A common sleep recording test, called a polysomnogram, is often used when making a sleep apnea diagnosis. This eMedTV Web page discusses this test and lists other factors that can help your doctor make a sleep apnea diagnosis.
Behavioral changes and continuous positive airway pressure therapy are common sleep apnea treatments. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed list of treatments for sleep apnea and discusses the risks of leaving the condition untreated.
Tracheostomy and tonsil/adenoid removal are different types of sleep apnea surgery. This eMedTV resource describes the possible types of surgery for sleep apnea; the type of surgery recommended will depend on the cause of the patient's sleep apnea.
The effects of sleep apnea can include being tired during the day and having difficulty concentrating. This eMedTV article provides an overview of several possible effects of sleep apnea, such as depression and sexual dysfunction.
People living with sleep apnea often don't know that they have it. As this eMedTV article explains, however, sleep apnea puts people at risk for accidents and medical problems. This page explains how to get help if you are living with this condition.
A frequently asked question about sleep apnea is, "I was diagnosed with sleep apnea. What should I do?" This eMedTV page answers several basic sleep apnea questions about the effects, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition.
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