The most common form of treatment for sleep apnea is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device. This is a machine with a mask that is worn over the nose and mouth during sleep that forces air into the airway to keep it open. There may be another alternative, though, for people with mild to moderate sleep apnea.
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Simple Injections Can Stop Snoring
Posted by admin in October 31st 2008
Researchers have discovered a simple procedure that can reduce snoring caused by fluttering of the soft palate.
Sleep Apnea Risk Factor for Diabetes
Posted by admin in May 10th 2008
The results of a Swedish study indicate the obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to decreased insulin sensitivity. Impaired sensitivity for insulin is a known risk factor for diabetes.
Jenny Theorell-Haglöw of the Uppsala University Dept of Medical Sciences, Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, and her team performed the study of 400 healthy women to determine the [...]
Sleep Apnea is a Surgical Risk
Posted by admin in May 5th 2008
Awareness is increasing about the dangers of sleep apnea. Risk of stroke and cardiovascular events are a couple of the serious impacts of this condition. But what about the impacts of apnea on a patient undergoing surgery for an unrelated condition?
A recent article in US News & World Report highlights the surgery-related risks of sleep [...]
Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Mental Impairment
Posted by admin in April 15th 2008
A recent study of 448 older women finds that those with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), such as obstructive sleep apnea, had a higher incidence of cognitive decline.
The participants of the study, who averaged 83 years of age, underwent an overnight sleep study to determine if they had SDB. They were also given standard tests of memory, [...]