Articles related to "Obstructive Sleep Apnea"
An Operation Obsession
A large body of research exists to raise questions about the use of most currently available operations for obstructive sleep apnea. Nevertheless, these continue in widespread use, often persistently sought by patients despite evidence against their effectiveness, at least in contrast to that of CPAP. This article considers some explanations for this "operation obsession."
apnea • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • surgery • operations
A large body of research exists to raise questions about the use of most currently available operations for obstructive sleep apnea. Nevertheless, these continue in widespread use, often persistently sought by patients despite evidence against their effectiveness, at least in contrast to that of CPAP. This article considers some explanations for this "operation obsession."
apnea • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • surgery • operations
Damaged Brains?
Research findings showing neuropsychological impairment of the type commonly associated with brain disease in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, even under treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, raise fears of irreversible "brain damage" as a consequence of OSA. However, research has yet to separate continuous impairment from state-dependent impairment related to varying levels of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Until such studies show otherwise, patients should maintain an attitude of concern enough to keep track of new findings, but resist counterproductive worry and anxiety over the issue.
obstructive sleep apnea • osa • continuous positive airway pressure • cpap • brain damage
Research findings showing neuropsychological impairment of the type commonly associated with brain disease in patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, even under treatment with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, raise fears of irreversible "brain damage" as a consequence of OSA. However, research has yet to separate continuous impairment from state-dependent impairment related to varying levels of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. Until such studies show otherwise, patients should maintain an attitude of concern enough to keep track of new findings, but resist counterproductive worry and anxiety over the issue.
obstructive sleep apnea • osa • continuous positive airway pressure • cpap • brain damage
Did Sleep Apnea Afflict Johannes Brahms?
Johannes Brahms had many signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea--frequent napping under inappropriate circumstances, falling asleep with extraordinary rapidity, heroic snoring. His success despite this deserves our admiration and emulation in the face of other disabling diseases. Moreover, current epidemiologic data suggests that OSA must affected many others, in times when it could not be diagnosed or treatment, but might have drawn ridicule or even accusations of character defects, like "laziness."
brahms • composer • obstructive sleep apnea • sleepiness • naps
Johannes Brahms had many signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea--frequent napping under inappropriate circumstances, falling asleep with extraordinary rapidity, heroic snoring. His success despite this deserves our admiration and emulation in the face of other disabling diseases. Moreover, current epidemiologic data suggests that OSA must affected many others, in times when it could not be diagnosed or treatment, but might have drawn ridicule or even accusations of character defects, like "laziness."
brahms • composer • obstructive sleep apnea • sleepiness • naps
Exercise & Apnea: Blessing or Curse?
A recent study has shown that a modest exercise program improves symptoms of sleep apnea. Aside from the good news that a little increase of activity can help, there is the danger that such findings will encourage doctors to perpetuate the already too prevalent practice of "blaming the victim" of apnea for being overweight and out of shape, which are consequences of as much as contributors to the disease. A solution to these problems may lie out of reach of many symptomatic apnea patients.
apnea • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • exercise • conditioning
A recent study has shown that a modest exercise program improves symptoms of sleep apnea. Aside from the good news that a little increase of activity can help, there is the danger that such findings will encourage doctors to perpetuate the already too prevalent practice of "blaming the victim" of apnea for being overweight and out of shape, which are consequences of as much as contributors to the disease. A solution to these problems may lie out of reach of many symptomatic apnea patients.
apnea • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • exercise • conditioning
Ignoring Snoring: A Dangerous Truce
This article is geared to alerting people who sleep with annoying snorers as to the danger of trying to "live with" the problem, and the importance of pursuing the possibility of diagnosable, dangerous, yet treatable Sleep Apnea.
snoring • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • osa • sleep-disordered breathing
This article is geared to alerting people who sleep with annoying snorers as to the danger of trying to "live with" the problem, and the importance of pursuing the possibility of diagnosable, dangerous, yet treatable Sleep Apnea.
snoring • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • osa • sleep-disordered breathing
Obstructive Sleep Apnea & Surgery
Obstructive sleep apnea surgery can alleviate snoring and OSA symptoms. Surgical options for sleep apnea are usually only suggested if CPAP treatment fails.
sleep apnea • surgery • cpap • laser • sleep
Obstructive sleep apnea surgery can alleviate snoring and OSA symptoms. Surgical options for sleep apnea are usually only suggested if CPAP treatment fails.
sleep apnea • surgery • cpap • laser • sleep
PHANTOM DEATH
Many who already know that they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are well aware of the potentially fatal consequences of this disease. But many, many more have the disease without knowing it. This article attempts to use the shock value of a possible case of death in sleep due directly to apnea, in order to gain the attention of the general public, who need to know much more about OSA.
obstructive sleep apnea • osa • apnea • breathing • respiration
Many who already know that they have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are well aware of the potentially fatal consequences of this disease. But many, many more have the disease without knowing it. This article attempts to use the shock value of a possible case of death in sleep due directly to apnea, in order to gain the attention of the general public, who need to know much more about OSA.
obstructive sleep apnea • osa • apnea • breathing • respiration
Postoperative Catastrophes with OSA Patients: Two Sad Accounts
Obstructive Sleep Apnea presents special hazards after surgery, requiring adjustment of postoperative care, which often fails to take place. Two cases of mortality illustrate this point.
apnea • surgery • osa • obstructive sleep apnea • postoperative
Obstructive Sleep Apnea presents special hazards after surgery, requiring adjustment of postoperative care, which often fails to take place. Two cases of mortality illustrate this point.
apnea • surgery • osa • obstructive sleep apnea • postoperative
Snoring
Snoring is a major cause of marriage breakdown and the source of endless jokes. But what is Soring and what causes it? Can it be cured? Read all about it here.
snoring • sleep apnea • james foster robinson • suite101 • severe obstructive sleep apnea
Snoring is a major cause of marriage breakdown and the source of endless jokes. But what is Soring and what causes it? Can it be cured? Read all about it here.
snoring • sleep apnea • james foster robinson • suite101 • severe obstructive sleep apnea
How to Find Diagnosis and Treatment for Apnea?
This article helps guide the person suspected of or newly diagnosed with sleep apnea to locate nearby resources for evaluation and treatment. It also touches on how to approach and deal with your sleep specialist.
apnea • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • osa • treatment resources
This article helps guide the person suspected of or newly diagnosed with sleep apnea to locate nearby resources for evaluation and treatment. It also touches on how to approach and deal with your sleep specialist.
apnea • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • osa • treatment resources
How to Live with Hypersomnia and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
The author, a physician afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea and chronic hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness), recounts his own strategies and those of others for dealing with such a disabling symptom.
coping • chronic illness • sleep disorders • hypersomnia • hypersomnolence
The author, a physician afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea and chronic hypersomnia (excessive daytime sleepiness), recounts his own strategies and those of others for dealing with such a disabling symptom.
coping • chronic illness • sleep disorders • hypersomnia • hypersomnolence
Only the Internet . . .
Only the Internet offers patients with a wide range of diseases, such as obstructive sleep apnea, the opportunity to interact with a large number of similarly afflicted people around the country and the world. Often, the Internet also offers disease-specific informational web sites that allow patients access to the latest developments in research on their illnesses. Some of these permit free, informal "consultations" with experts in the field. Bulletin boards give people the opportunity to post specific problems and get suggestions from others, including not only fellow patients but professionals as well. Finally, some medical journals, prohibitively expensive for most people to buy subscriptions, permit free access to their contents on-line for doctors and patients alike.
internet • web sites • medical • health • diseases
Only the Internet offers patients with a wide range of diseases, such as obstructive sleep apnea, the opportunity to interact with a large number of similarly afflicted people around the country and the world. Often, the Internet also offers disease-specific informational web sites that allow patients access to the latest developments in research on their illnesses. Some of these permit free, informal "consultations" with experts in the field. Bulletin boards give people the opportunity to post specific problems and get suggestions from others, including not only fellow patients but professionals as well. Finally, some medical journals, prohibitively expensive for most people to buy subscriptions, permit free access to their contents on-line for doctors and patients alike.
internet • web sites • medical • health • diseases
Relaxation and Sleep Disorders
It is hard enough to get quality sleep when you do not have to cope with any sleep disorders, it is even hard when you suffer from Sleep Apnea, insomnia or any of a host of other debilitating sleep disorders. Relaxation is one such technique that can help you get a good night’s sleep.
sleep disorder • james foster robinson • suite101 • sosa • relaxation
It is hard enough to get quality sleep when you do not have to cope with any sleep disorders, it is even hard when you suffer from Sleep Apnea, insomnia or any of a host of other debilitating sleep disorders. Relaxation is one such technique that can help you get a good night’s sleep.
sleep disorder • james foster robinson • suite101 • sosa • relaxation
SDB & PLMS: What Does It Mean?
SDB and PLMS, two different causes of sleep disruption, appear to be associated in individuals, and in time. This shows one example of the multifactorial nature of sleep problems.
uars • sdb • sleep apnea • cpap • plms
SDB and PLMS, two different causes of sleep disruption, appear to be associated in individuals, and in time. This shows one example of the multifactorial nature of sleep problems.
uars • sdb • sleep apnea • cpap • plms
Sleep Apnea - An Overview
Sleep Apnea is much more common then you think. You could be suffering from it. This article presents an overview of Sleep Apnea including a quizz of possible symptoms.
sleep.apnea • sleep apnea • james foster robinson • suite101 • central sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea is much more common then you think. You could be suffering from it. This article presents an overview of Sleep Apnea including a quizz of possible symptoms.
sleep.apnea • sleep apnea • james foster robinson • suite101 • central sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea and Didgeridoos
Australian aboriginal didgeridoo playing can improve moderate obstructive sleep apnea symptoms by strengthening the airways and reducing sleep disturbances.
didgeridoo • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • snoring • sleep disorder
Australian aboriginal didgeridoo playing can improve moderate obstructive sleep apnea symptoms by strengthening the airways and reducing sleep disturbances.
didgeridoo • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea • snoring • sleep disorder
Sleep Apnea BiPAP and AVS Machines
Describes BiPAP (bilevel continuous airway pressure) and AVS (adaptive servo-ventilator) machines, two sleep apnea treatment alternatives to the CPAP.
bipap • bilevel • machine • cpap • sleep apnea
Describes BiPAP (bilevel continuous airway pressure) and AVS (adaptive servo-ventilator) machines, two sleep apnea treatment alternatives to the CPAP.
bipap • bilevel • machine • cpap • sleep apnea
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Treatment
Provides an overview of sleep apnea treatment, including use of a CPAP machine, oral applications, sleep apnea surgery and lifestyle changes.
sleep apnea treatment • cpap • surgery • snoring • dental
Provides an overview of sleep apnea treatment, including use of a CPAP machine, oral applications, sleep apnea surgery and lifestyle changes.
sleep apnea treatment • cpap • surgery • snoring • dental
To Nap or Not to Nap: Is That the Question?
Discussion of the different roles of different types of napping in normal people, those sleep deprived by habit or choice, and those who suffer excessive daytime sleepiness and nap as a result of common sleep disorders.
naps • sleep • sleep deprivation • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea
Discussion of the different roles of different types of napping in normal people, those sleep deprived by habit or choice, and those who suffer excessive daytime sleepiness and nap as a result of common sleep disorders.
naps • sleep • sleep deprivation • sleep apnea • obstructive sleep apnea
Your Sleep Bank Acount
You may be overdrawn at the Bank – the Sleep Bank, that is. And I bet you did not even know you were. Read this article to find out all about your Sleep BanK account.
sleep bank account • sleep disorders • james foster robinson • suite101 • severe obstructive sleep apnea
You may be overdrawn at the Bank – the Sleep Bank, that is. And I bet you did not even know you were. Read this article to find out all about your Sleep BanK account.
sleep bank account • sleep disorders • james foster robinson • suite101 • severe obstructive sleep apnea
Childhood Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep apnea affects children as well as adults, causing symptoms ranging from snoring, bedwetting and trouble sleeping to hyperactivity and ADHD-like behavior problems.
adhd • hyperactivity • sleep • apnea • child
Sleep apnea affects children as well as adults, causing symptoms ranging from snoring, bedwetting and trouble sleeping to hyperactivity and ADHD-like behavior problems.
adhd • hyperactivity • sleep • apnea • child
Mechanical Effects of Obesity
Obesity is associated with cardiovascular conditions, but it also has consequences related to the heavy weight of fat tissue. What else can obesity do to the body?
obesity • sleep apnea • obesity hypoventilation syndrome • gastroesophageal reflux disease • osteoarthritis
Obesity is associated with cardiovascular conditions, but it also has consequences related to the heavy weight of fat tissue. What else can obesity do to the body?
obesity • sleep apnea • obesity hypoventilation syndrome • gastroesophageal reflux disease • osteoarthritis
Tips to a Good Night's Sleep
Insomnia and snoring can be a problem. Hang on and take heart insomniacs! There are treatments for people having trouble sleeping.
tips to a good night's sleep • treatments of insomnia • causes of insomnia • importance of a good night sleep • insomniacs
Insomnia and snoring can be a problem. Hang on and take heart insomniacs! There are treatments for people having trouble sleeping.
tips to a good night's sleep • treatments of insomnia • causes of insomnia • importance of a good night sleep • insomniacs