Breathing devices such as CPAP machines —CPAP stands for continuous positive air pressure — are commonly recommended to help with sleep apnea. A CPAP machine pushes a steady stream of air into a user's nose and mouth, keeping airways open during sleep. File photo of a woman wearing a CPAP...
Sleep apnea itself isn't thought to be fatal. But research has found that people who have the condition are twice as likely to die suddenly within a given time period than those who don't--especially if it's not treated. That's because of its links to serious conditions like high blood...
Sleep Apnea also known as Sleep Apnoea is a serious but common sleep order with potentially fatal results. It more often than not goes undiagnosed.
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people. It is characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, which can cause snoring, gasping for air, and other symptoms. If left untreated, this disorder can lead to serious health problems such as high blood pres...
8.22.2.2.1 Sleep apnea Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which an individual ceases breathing during sleep for brief periods (average duration 10–30 seconds) throughout the night. These events may be due to an obstruction of the upper airway, as is the case in obstructive sleep apnea, ...
A diagnosis of narcolepsy may be delayed if obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is considered the only condition. Patients should be routinely screened clinically for symptoms of narcolepsy. These patients do not typically have normal sleepiness when OSA has been treated; they may experience improvement in...
Attended full-channel nocturnal polysomnography (NPSG) (Type I device) performed in a healthcare facility is considered medically necessary for diagnosis in members with symptoms suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea (seeAppendix), when attended NPSG is used as part of a comprehensive sleep evaluation...
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6 The HRQOL is a widely used concept with many definitions and measures7 and generally encompasses 3 main domains: physical, mental, and social health.8 To date, most research has examined the association of more medically related sleep issues, such as obstructive sleep apnea,9 insomnia,10 and...
Punjabi, MD, PhD JAMA Key Points Question Is obstructive sleep apnea associated with the risk of affective disorder, such as depression and anxiety? Findings In this cohort study using a Korean nationwide representative sample of 2004 through 2006 data on 985 individuals, the overall incidence of ...