Possible Causes Of Sleep Apnea
This page contains links to articles and information on the various causes of the sleep disorder sleep apnea.
New Type of Sleep Apnea Discovered
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered a third type of sleep apnea which they have named complex sleep apnea. Patients with complex sleep apnea at first appear to have obstructive sleep apnea and may stop breathing 20 or more times a night. However, when put on CPAP, the machine doesn't completely alleviate the symptoms. Although the symptoms seem to disappear at first, then symptoms of central sleep apnea appear, again causing cessation of breathing during the night.
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered a third type of sleep apnea which they have named complex sleep apnea. Patients with complex sleep apnea at first appear to have obstructive sleep apnea and may stop breathing 20 or more times a night. However, when put on CPAP, the machine doesn't completely alleviate the symptoms. Although the symptoms seem to disappear at first, then symptoms of central sleep apnea appear, again causing cessation of breathing during the night.
Apnea and Menopause
Sleep apnea is more prevalent in women who have gone through menopause, possible because of the decrease in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Sleep apnea is more prevalent in women who have gone through menopause, possible because of the decrease in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Asthma and Sleep Apnea
Young women who suffer from asthma are at twice the risk for developing sleep apnea according to a study done at the University of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The researchers discovered that about 21 percent of young adult women with asthma were habitual snorers. Snoring is one of the primary symptoms of sleep apnea.
Young women who suffer from asthma are at twice the risk for developing sleep apnea according to a study done at the University of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The researchers discovered that about 21 percent of young adult women with asthma were habitual snorers. Snoring is one of the primary symptoms of sleep apnea.
Hormone Replacement and Sleep
Researchers at Stanford University have now established the fact that estrogen improves the breathing of postmenopausal women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
Researchers at Stanford University have now established the fact that estrogen improves the breathing of postmenopausal women who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
Your Brain and Sleep
Researchers at UCLA have discovered clues as to why some people die during sleep. They claim a gradual loss of brain cells in one area of the brain affects breathing and triggers central sleep apnea.
Researchers at UCLA have discovered clues as to why some people die during sleep. They claim a gradual loss of brain cells in one area of the brain affects breathing and triggers central sleep apnea.
Breathing and Your Brain
Scientists have identified the small group of brain cells believed to originate and control breathing in mammals, according to a news release from the University of California, Los Angeles Health Sciences (UCLA.) This discovery could bring about new approaches to the treatment of sleep breathing disorders like sleep apnea
Scientists have identified the small group of brain cells believed to originate and control breathing in mammals, according to a news release from the University of California, Los Angeles Health Sciences (UCLA.) This discovery could bring about new approaches to the treatment of sleep breathing disorders like sleep apnea
If You Breathe, (and want to keep breathing)
Smoking is definitely hazardous to your health. If you suffer from a sleep disorder, smoking is even more dangerous.
Smoking is definitely hazardous to your health. If you suffer from a sleep disorder, smoking is even more dangerous.
Apnea and Football
A medical study of professional football players described in the latest issue of The New England Journal of Medicine found that obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent among these athletes.
A medical study of professional football players described in the latest issue of The New England Journal of Medicine found that obstructive sleep apnea is prevalent among these athletes.
Snoring, Apnea and Strokes
People who suffer from severe sleep apnea are at risk for high blood pressure and heart attack. Recent findings of the American Stroke Association have now discovered a link between excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring and strokes.
People who suffer from severe sleep apnea are at risk for high blood pressure and heart attack. Recent findings of the American Stroke Association have now discovered a link between excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring and strokes.
Breathless No More
Imagine ceasing to breathe for 10 to 20 seconds, then strenuously gasping in air, then stopping again--hundreds of times during what is supposed to be eight hours of restful slumber. For the sleep apnea sufferer, this happens every night.
Imagine ceasing to breathe for 10 to 20 seconds, then strenuously gasping in air, then stopping again--hundreds of times during what is supposed to be eight hours of restful slumber. For the sleep apnea sufferer, this happens every night.
Let's Talk About Weight
For many people with sleep apnea, the mention of weight control sends them scurrying for cover, but sleep apnea and obesity go hand in hand. With a nutritious diet gentle exercise and the right attitude, you can lose weight.
For many people with sleep apnea, the mention of weight control sends them scurrying for cover, but sleep apnea and obesity go hand in hand. With a nutritious diet gentle exercise and the right attitude, you can lose weight.
Apnea and Menopause
Sleep apnea is more prevalent in women who have gone through menopause, possible because of the decrease in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Sleep apnea is more prevalent in women who have gone through menopause, possible because of the decrease in the hormones estrogen and progesterone.