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Tracheostomy Surgery For Sleep Apnea Sufferers
A tracheostomy is a type of surgery used in the treatment of sleep apnea. It is a serious treatment, used as a last resort for people who either haven’t had success with any other types of treatment or whose sleep apnea is severe enough to be life-threatening. This surgery has a high success rate but... »
Alternative Therapies That Can Help With Sleep Apnea
It’s becoming more and more common for people suffering from many medical conditions to turn to alternative therapies for treatment. Before trying these therapies, it’s always best to seek the advice of a health care professional, but alternative therapies can often complement or even replace traditional treatments. It is often thought that structural problems that... »
Central Sleep Apnea And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Compared
There are two different types of sleep apnea – obstructive (OSA) and central (CSA). There is also a third type known as mixed sleep apnea which is a combination of the other two. OSA occurs when something blocks a person’s airway and doesn’t allow them to get the necessary amount of air while sleeping. This... »
What Are Your Chances Of Developing Sleep Apnea?
A person’s chances of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can depend on a number of factors, some of which are beyond their control. When these are combined with other potential causes such as being overweight, drinking or smoking it can greatly increase the risk. One of the factors that is somewhat beyond our control is... »
Sleep Apnea Related Heart Complications
If it’s left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to other serious heart-related health problems such as hypertension, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, hypercapnia, stroke and heart disease. The link between heart disease and sleep apnea is still not fully understood, however. People who are suffering from heart problems tend to have a high number of occurrences... »
