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  1. Questions & Answers About Sleep Apnea (100 Questions & Answers about) by Sudhansu Chokroverty, 2008-12-04
  2. Sleep Apnea and Snoring: Surgical and Non-Surgical Therapy by Michael Friedman MD, 2008-10-30
  3. Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better by M.D. Ralph A. Pascualy, 2008-01-15
  4. Dental Management of Sleep Disorders by Ronald Attanasio, Dennis R. Bailey, 2009-12-29
  5. Sleep Apnea-The Phantom of the Night: Overcome Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Win Your Hidden Struggle to Breathe, Sleep, and Live by T. Scott Johnson, 2003-05
  6. Sleep Apnea: Current Diagnosis And Treatment (Progress in Respiratory Research)
  7. Sleep Medicine Essentials by Teofilo L. Lee-Chiong, 2009-02-09
  8. The Quick and Easy Sleep Apnea Book by Gautam Soparkar, 2010-08-26
  9. The Perils of Sleep Apnea--An Undiagnosed Epidemic: A Layman's Perspective by Burton Abrams, 2007-02-22
  10. Get It Up! Revealing the Simple Surprising Lifestyle thatCauses Migraines, Alzheimer's, Stroke, Glaucoma, Sleep Apnea, Impotence,...and More! by Sydney Ross Singer, Soma Grismaijer, 2000-10
  11. How To Win Your War Against Snoring And Sleep Apnea by wings of success, 2010-08-10
  12. Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Pathophysiology, Comorbidities, and Consequences (Sleep Disorders)
  13. Sleep Apnea: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment (Lung Biology in Health and Disease)
  14. The Sleep Apnea Syndrome, More as an Illness by A. B'Uttner, A. Bttner, 2009-02

1. Snoring And Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea Surgery, Laser Surgery For Sleep Apnea, Abou
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2. Phantom Sleep Resources To Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea, Snoring And Other Slee
people with sleep problems understand, identify, and overcome sleep apnea, snoring, and other sleep disorders. Depression and apnea sleep apnea can cause depressionhere's how to
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3. SleepQuest: Treating Sleep Disorders - Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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4. Sleep Apnea - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention
home sleep disorders sleep apnea sleep Apnea. Information • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention. Subtopics Sleep Apnea Pickwickian Syndrome,
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5. Sleep Apnea: Download The Handbook About Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Handbook. b) what happens if you stop your CPAP Therapy. c) what to do if you have problems. Download the Sleep Apnea Handbook. Sleep Apnea Handbook.
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Sleep Apnea Handbook
Because more information is becoming available about Sleep Apnea and its treatment you should be able to live a better life and manage your Sleep Apnea so it does not affect your lifestyle. This handbook may help with some of your questions. Success with your treatment depends on your thorough understanding of Sleep Apnea and C.P.A.P. (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure - see glossary of terms at the back of the handbook)
  • You need to have a close partnership with your doctor so you can talk openly about your health problem/sleep disorder and understand why he prescribed the treatment. You may want to take the sample Sleep Apnea Action Plan with you to your doctor for further discussion. It’s important to learn:
    a) how to have success with the treatment.
    b) what happens if you stop your C.P.A.P. Therapy.
    c) what to do if you have problems.
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    6. Snoring And Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better, 3rd Edition - Demos Medical Pu
    About the book ?Snoring and Sleep apnea sleep Well, Feel Better? Sleep apnea may be responsible. This guide may be lifesaving! Find out
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    Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better, 3rd Edition
    Ralph A. Pascualy, M.D.
    Sally Warren Soest, M.S.
    ?The authors of this excellent book provide information about sleep apnea primarily to patients and their families. The uniqueness of the book resides in a blend of the viewpoint of a physician (sleep medicine specialist) and the viewpoint of a patient?s spouse. The reader is provided with state-of -the-art information in the field of sleep apnea in a more palatable form.? Doody Publishing ?...continues to be an invaluable resource for anyone afflicted with the health risks and inconvenience of sleep disorders...Written so as to be totally accessible for the nonspecialist general reader...a must have for anyone who suffers, and their friends and family who want to help them cope with and overcome this health-hazardous condition.? The Bookwatch ?...cover(s) the latest sleep clinic findings on the topic. Answers to key questions are written with the lay reader in mind and are easy to understand.? The Bookwatch Does your loved one:
    • Snore loudly?

    7. Apnea Sleep
    Back Home Next. apnea sleep. The American Sleep Apnea Assocation. CPAP Solutions. A Doctor with Sleep Apnea Reviews Recent Research for Fellow Patients.
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    8. Sleep Apnea
    Sleep apnea is a serious, lifethreatening condition - from the National Sleep Foundation
    http://www.sleepfoundation.org/publications/sleepap.html
    CONTENTS WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? WHO GETS SLEEP APNEA? WHAT CAUSES SLEEP APNEA? HOW IS NORMAL BREATHING RESTORED DURING SLEEP? ... SEEKING MEDICAL HELP?

    What is Sleep Apnea?
    Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than
    Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is important because it may be associated with irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

    Who Gets Sleep Apnea?
    Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes but is more common in men (it may be underdiagnosed in women) and possibly young African Americans. It has been estimated that as many as 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. Four percent of middle-aged men and 2 percent of middle-aged women have sleep apnea along with excessive daytime sleepiness. People most likely to have or develop sleep apnea include those who snore loudly and also are overweight, or have high blood pressure, or have some physical abnormality in the nose, throat, or other parts of the upper airway. Sleep apnea seems to run in some families, suggesting a possible genetic basis..

    What Causes Sleep Apnea?

    9. Sleep Apnea
    of Sleep Apnea and Snoring. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which......Sleep Apnea. June 2001. WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? General
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    Sleep Apnea June 2001 WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? General Description of Sleep Apnea and Snoring Sleep apnea is a disorder in which a person stops breathing during the night, perhaps hundreds of times, usually for periods of 10 seconds or longer. In most cases the person is unaware of it, although sometimes they awaken and gasp for breath. It is usually accompanied by snoring. People who have sleep apnea may not even be aware of the condition, but it inevitably causes daytime sleepiness.
    Sleep apnea is generally categorized as obstructive, central, or mixed. A less severe form of obstructed breathing called upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is also worth mentioning. Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common form of apnea, occurs when tissues in the upper throat (or airway) collapse at intervals during sleep, thereby blocking the passage of air. In general, OSA occurs as follows:
    • On its way to the lungs, air passes through the nose, mouth, and throat (known as the upper airway).
    • Under normal conditions, the back of the throat is soft and pliant and tends to collapse inward as a person breathes.

    10. Snoring And Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better
    Snoring and Sleep apnea sleep Well, Feel Better. Snoring Book Snoring and Sleep apnea sleep Well, Feel Better Customer Reviews Average
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    Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better
    Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better

    by Authors: Sally Warren Soest , Ralph A. Pascualy
    Released: 15 July, 2000
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    Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better > Customer Review #1: Best book on apnea

    Like my title says, this is the best book around on sleep apnea. The authors do a superb job of describing the symptons and treatment of sleep apnea. They also dispel common misconceptions about sleep apnea- like "thin and young people cant have it"-something which, most dr.s still believe. Unfortunately, most dr.s are very ignorant about sleep disorders, and often, its the last thing they check for. My only problem(s) with this book are: that it doesnt elaborate on Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome, a close cousin to apnea and hypopnea; and while it states that UPPP surgery can eliminate snoring w/o treating the underlying apnea, it doesnt explicity state that its possible (albeit admittedly less common) to have apnea w/o snoring in the first place. Finally, IMO, the authors should have stressed the importance of heated humidifiers in CPAP treatment (a breathing machine, which is the most common treatment for apnea).

    11. Sleep, Symptoms Of Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea In Adults, Sleep Apnea In Children,
    Sleep Apnea. Symptoms of sleep apnea are described. Both the symptoms of sleep apnea in adults and sleep apnea in children are covered. Sleep, Sleep Apnea.
    http://www.holistic-online.com/Remedies/Sleep/sleep_apnea_symptoms.htm
    Home Search Alternative Medicine Stress Management ... Media Sleep Sleep Apnea Symptoms of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea can be recognized by a number of symptoms. In adults: Snoring may be so loud that it rivals a jackhammer and can be heard rooms away (or even by neighbors). A particular pattern of snoring interrupted by pauses, then gasps, reveals that the sleeper's breathing stops and restarts. Adults with OSAS may snort or gasp for breath during sleep. Adults with OSAS may fall asleep at inappropriate times, such as at work or while driving. Adults with OSAS may feel unable to breath. Adults with OSAS may make gasping sounds. Adults with OSAS may have experience a choking sensation. Adults with OSAS may suffer from early-morning headaches and extreme daytime sleepiness. Excessive body movements during sleep. Adults with OSAS may have trouble concentrating, and can become unusually forgetful, irritable, anxious, or depressed. In some cases, a person may know he or she has a sleep problem and seeks help. Adults with OSAS may complain about morning headaches, frequent nighttime urination, loss of interest in sex. Men may complain of impotence and women may have menstrual irregularities.

    12. Sleep, Causes Of Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders, Sleep Apnea
    Sleep Disorders. Sleep Apnea. Causes of sleep apnea are covered here. Sleep, Sleep Apnea. Causes of Sleep Apnea. Causes of sleep apnea include
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    Home Search Alternative Medicine Stress Management ... Media Sleep Sleep Apnea Causes of Sleep Apnea Causes of sleep apnea include: A problem in the brain's respiration center Malfunction in the serotonin system When you sleep all of your body's muscles relax more than they do during waking hours. This doesn't cause problems for most people, but in some people with small throats this relaxation lets the airway narrow and interferes with breathing. Sleep then becomes a time of increased health risk. A smaller-than-normal jaw, large tongue, enlarged tonsils, or tissues that partially block the entrance to the airway can be factors. Sometimes several of these conditions are present in the same person. Alcohol, sleeping pills, and tranquilizers taken at bedtime also reduce muscle tone and can make the throat more likely to collapse. Some people with OSAS may actually sleep worse when they take a sleeping pill. While most people with OSAS have no apparent physical flaw that interferes with their breathing during sleep, some physical conditions can play a role.
    OSAS most often strikes overweight men. A different throat structure may protect women. In later years, the gap between the sexes narrows, although it never disappears completely.

    13. Discovery Health Sleep Apnea
    Sleep apnea is the term used for periods in which a person temporarily stops breathing while asleep. search, sleep apnea. By Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN.
    http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/3235.html

    14. Apnea Sleep Surgery For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Powell And Riley
    Contact Drs. Powell and Riley for surgical solutions to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Facial Reconstructive Surgical and Medical Center,
    http://www.sleepsurgery.com/aboutus.html
    about us The Facial Reconstructive Surgical and Medical Center was developed conjointly by Doctors Nelson Powell and Robert Riley. Their education, training and experience spans over twenty years, with each earning both a D.D.S. and an M.D. degree. Their surgery training includes Head and Neck Surgery, which both doctors completed at Stanford University Medical Center in the early 1980's. It is here that they met Doctor William Dement, the father of Sleep Medicine and Doctor Christian Guilleminault, a world leader in Sleep Disorders, who was the first to describe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS). The collaborative efforts of these four physicians led to the establishment of the current standards of practice for sleep medicine and surgery at Stanford University.
    The results of this surgical protocol have been widely published in peer reviewed medical and surgical journals. This conservative protocol has been successfully used by Dr. Powell and Dr. Riley to treat thousands of patients over the past 18 years. It is now widely recognized as a standard of care throughout the world. As part of this conservative protocol, each patient is encouraged to be treated medically before surgery is considered. The mainstay of medical management is nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Those patients who cannot tolerate nightly use of this device may be candidates for the staged surgical protocol.

    15. Apnea Sleep Products
    Welcome to the Sleep Apnea products, supplies and information site on MedCatalog.Com. Hans Rudolph, Inc. Hans Rudolph, Inc. Click on image to enlarge.
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    Click on image to enlarge Hans Rudolph, inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of respiratory valves and other respiratory products in the world today. Their innovative research and development is helping bring the field of Respiratory Healthcare into the twenty-first century. In addition to their full catalog of products, Hans Rudolph, inc. offers custom designs for Original Equipment Manufacturers(OEM) and Retail (end user) Customers. The Ultimate Seal TM
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    16. Apnea Sleep Center - New Milford Hospital - Center Sleep Study, Sleep Center
    What is the connection between snoring and sleep apnea? Snoring results sleep. Most, but not all, people with sleep apnea snore loudly. While
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    Sleep Medicine
    Are Sleep Disorders Serious?
    • Sleepiness is a contributing factor to many motor vehicle accidents.
    • 4% of all traffic fatalities and as many as 30% on high-speed, boring stretches of highway, result from a driver falling asleep at the wheel.
    • Sleepiness has been implicated as a contributing factor to major industrial accidents and environmental disasters such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
    • Loud snoring can create a severe strain on a relationship. Imagine sleeping next to a buzz saw every night.
    • Sleep apnea is closely associated with a number of serious medical conditions including hypertension, coronary artery disease and stroke.
    • Untreated, chronic insomnia may lead to depression.
    • Tiredness diminishes concentration and interest and saps the enjoyment from life.
    • Each year sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and sleepiness add an estimated $15.9 billion to America's healthcare bill.
    What is a polysomnogram?
    • A polysomnogram or sleep study is a non-invasive test which records your sleep pattern, breathing, oxygen level, heart rate and rhythm, and muscle tone while you sleep overnight in a private, hotel-like room at the center.
    What is the connection between snoring and sleep apnea?

    17. Search
    Monday, May 24, 2004. Home Sleep apnea sleep Apnea Video Library Sleep apnea sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing stops and starts during sleep.
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    18. American Sleep Apnea Association - ASAA
    Do you use a CPAP machine and have plans to travel by air? Click here. for details. About the ASAA. What is sleep apnea? Publications, including Being Evaluated for sleep apnea. sleep and the Internet
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    AMERICAN SLEEP APNEA ASSOCIATION
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    1424 K Street NW, Suite 302 Washington, DC 20005 202/293-3650 fax: 202/293-3656 asaa@sleepapnea.org A proud participant in the federal government's Combined Federal Campaign. Mission The ASAA is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder. The ASAA promotes education and awareness, the ASAA A.W.A.K.E. Network of voluntary mutual support groups, research, and continuous improvement of care.

    19. Ask NOAH About: Sleep And Sleep Disorders
    of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. sleep apnea National sleep Foundation. When Snoring is a Lessening the Effects of sleep apnea - American Association for Respiratory Care
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    20. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snore, Hypopnea
    sleep apnea, Snore, sleep, Snoring, apnea, sleep Disorder, Obstructive sleep apnea. apnea, sleep apnea, Obstructive sleep apnea, sleep Disorders.
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    Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders
    Apnea, sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea are defined as " . . . the cessation of breathing for 10 or more seconds while asleep . . . " Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    (showing a closed upper airway) Obstructive sleep apnea (obstructive sleep apnea) is cause by the closing of the upper airway while asleep. The uvula and soft pallet collapses on the back wall of the upper airway. Then the tongue falls backward, collapsing on the back wall of the upper airway, the uvula and soft pallet forming a tight blockage, preventing any air from entering the lungs. The effort of the diaphragm, the chest and the abdomen only cause the blockage to seal tighter. In order to breathe the person must arouse or awaken, causing tension in the tongue thereby opening the airway, allowing air to pass into the lungs.
    (For a view of airway closure click here then use your BACK button to return.) Obstructive sleep apnea causes a drop in one's blood oxygen saturation (SaO2) and an increase in the blood's carbon dioxide (CO2). When the SaO2 drops the heart will start pumping more blood with each beat. If the SaO2 continues to drop the heart will start beating faster and faster. As the CO2 increases the brain will try to drive the person to breathe. The effort and action of the abdomen and chest will increase. Eventually that action can become severe enough to cause an arousal, clearing the upper airway blockage, allowing the person to breathe. Then you go back to sleep and it happens all over again.

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