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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... »
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... »
Understanding Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Sleep apnea is a very serious sleep disorder affecting over 18 million American sleepers. It is a condition in which a person’s breathing is continuously interrupted during sleep. The cessation of breathing can last from 10 seconds to as long as 60 seconds and occur more than a few times a night. If you... »
The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Sleep Apnea
How can I tell if I have sleep apnea and how can I treat it? Diagnosis The typical patient with sleep apnea is an overweight middle-aged male with a neck size of more than 17 inches. However, the condition is also common in women and not all sufferers are overweight. Almost everybody who has sleep apnea... »
