161. Dr. Norman E. Bryan, DDS General Dentist with a special interest in TemporalMandibular Joint Dysfunction and sleep apnea. http://www.drbryan.com/

162. Sleep Apnea Fact sheet about this serious, potentially lifethreatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. Symptoms and treatment information. http://www.sleep-net.com/apnea.htm

About Sleep Apnea WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is important because it may be associated with irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Sleep apnea may be characterized by choking sensations. The frequent interruptions of deep, restorative sleep often lead to early morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. Certain mechanical and structural problems in the airway may cause interruptions (apneic events) in breathing during sleep. In some people, apnea occurs when the throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep and partially block the opening of the airway. When the muscles of the soft palate at the base of the tongue and the uvula (the small fleshy tissue hanging from the center of the back of the throat) relax and sag, the airway becomes blocked, making breathing labored and noisy and even stopping it altogether. Sleep apnea also can occur in obese people when an excess amount of tissue in the airway causes it to be narrowed. With a narrowed airway, the person continues his or her efforts to breathe, but air cannot easily flow into or out of the nose or mouth. Unknown to the person, this results in heavy snoring, periods of no breathing, and frequent arousals (causing abrupt changes from deep sleep to light sleep).

163. Sleep Apnea, UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Information about diagnosis, treatment options, and current research for sleep apnea from UPMC Health System, which was ranked sixth among the nation s ear http://sleepapnea.upmc.com/

Home Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The time period during which the breathing stops usually lasts from 10 to 30 seconds. When these episodes occur repeatedly, sleep apnea can seriously disrupt the quality of sleep. Diagnosis Treatment Options Research Resources ... Contact UPMC Supplemental content provided by HealthGate Data Corp Terms and Conditions

164. Texas Sleep Disorders Center - John D. Seifert M.D. Treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, night terrors, sleep walking, bed wetting and narcolepsy. http://Texassleepdisorders.com

At Texas Regional Sleep Disorder Center, our approach to snoring and sleep apnea is comprehensive. Snoring is caused by an obstruction of air while one Is sleeping as it passes through the nose and to the back of the throat, or pharynx. Many times the snoring is not serious enough to cause any physical illness. Other times the snoring is a symptom of a very severe obstruction of breathing and the body has to work to breath to maintain normal bodily functions. If one has sleep apnea, breathing can stop for up to five minutes and during this time, when the breathing has stopped, the pulse increases and the blood pressure increases so as to give emergency needs of oxygen to the body. If this process Is allowed to progress then the individual having this is more prone to permanent high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, leading to stroke and sudden death. Sleep apnea can affect people of all ages. Children get sleep apnea from enlarged tonsils and adenoids. This can happen in a newborn. This is usually manifested in children by fatigue, irritability, and of course, the audible snoring and breathing sensations. Breathing obstruction can be either in the nose or in the oral pharynx. In the nose, it is caused by cartilaginous or bony obstruction of the nasal septum which divides the nose into right and left compartments. It also can be caused by chronic sinusitis when one assumes the recumbent position, the infectious material rolls out of the paranasal sinuses and stops us the nose making one breathe through their mouth. After a period of time, this gasping for air through the mouth causes elongation of the soft palate and uvula, and later the tongue will press against the soft palate and uvula which has been elongated by this sleep apnea process, and breathing will stop.

165. Adult Health Advisor 2003.2: Sleep Apnea sleep apnea. What is sleep apnea? sleep apnea is a serious sleep problem. If you How can I help prevent sleep apnea? Proper weight http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/aha/aha_sleepapn_crs.htm

Adult Health Topics All Health Topics Find a UMHS Doctor T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Search Adult Topics Search All Topics T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. Index Spanish version Illustration Sleep Apnea What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious sleep problem. If you have it, you stop breathing for more than 10 seconds at a time many times while you sleep. Another term for this problem is obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects between 2 and 10% of people. It is more common in men than in women. It is also more common in people who are overweight, but there are many people with normal weight who have sleep apnea. How does it occur?

166. Www.sleepguy.com - Vancouver Island SLEEP Associates - 250-592-REST(7378) Offers products and services related to sleeping disorders including sleep apnea and snoring. http://www.sleepguy.com/

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167. Sleep Apnea Dental Clinic, University Of British Columbia Welcome to the UBC sleep apnea Dental Clinic. Please visit us at our new improved site. Klearway.com. http://www.dentistry.ubc.ca/research/lowe/dentalclinic.htm

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168. Sleep sleep apnea in Renal Failure. sleep apnea is common in renal failure patients among those with a PLMSI less than 20. sleep apnea Links http://www.nephron.com/sleep.html

Sleep Apnea in Renal Failure Sleep apnea is common in renal failure patients, and may be associated with coronary artery disease and stroke, arrhythmias and both systemic and pulmonary hypertension. It could contribute to the high mortality from cardiovascular disease in the dialysis population, but these answers, as well as the specific causes of sleep apnea in ESRD are unknown. The following links not only validate the frequency of sleep apnea in ESRD patients, but also offer a screening questionaire, diagnostic criteria and management guidelines. Twenty-nine consecutive patients with ESRD reporting disrupted sleep or daytime sleepiness underwent all-night polysomnography. The PLMS index and the total number of arrousals per hour predicted mortality. An index of greater than 20 was associated with a 20 month survival rate of 50%, compared with a 90% survival rate among those with a PLMSI less than 20. Sleep Apnea Links: The Sleep Apnea Questionaire (from the Phantom Sleep Page) Sleep Information and Resources (Stanford) ... Sleep disordered breathing in ESRD: acute beneficial effects of treatment with nasal continuous positive airway pressure.

169. Snore/Stress Relieving Device (SSRD) Snoring Treatment Treatment with the Snore/Stress Relieving Device (SSRD). An effective, noninvasive oral device that attacks snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Farhad Hakimi, New York. http://www.hakimi-online.com/

Snore/Stress Relieving Device (SSRD) Dr. Farhad Hakimi, a board certified maxillofacial prosthodontist, began to study respiratory obstructive sleep disorders when a colleague referred a patient to him who suffered from obstructive sleep apnea but did not want to undergo surgery. Dr. Hakimi recognized that the problem for most people suffering from these disorders was the tongue sliding backward in the mouth. Using expertise gained from 15 years as a Professor of Dentistry at New York University, he designed an innovative oral device called the Snore/Stress Relieving Device (SSRD). The SSRD is designed to slightly reposition and stabilize the lower jaw and tongue, thus freeing the air passage for comfortable breathing. This invention was patented and recently was approved by the U.S. Patent Office. The SSRD is a highly effective, non-invasive treatment for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. The success rate for patients using the

170. Untitled Document The Central sleep apnea Info Page has moved! Please click here to go to the new location! http://members.aol.com/blackcover/csa.html

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171. The Tube And Tonsil Homepage Information about common ENT conditions and treatments availabile for snoring, sleep apnea, and somnoplasty. http://www.slcent.com/

Tube and Tonsil Homepage Infomation about common Ear, Nose and Throat problems Learn about the eustachian tube Learn about ear tubes Learn about the ENT Center Quit Smoking ... Learn about your Thyroid Gland presented by the physicians at The Ear, Nose and Throat Center of Salt Lake Definitions Pressure Equalization Tubes: Pressure equalization tubes are used to recreate the function of the body's own eustachian tube . In brief, the eustacian tube acts as a conduit that connects the middle ear to the air pressure of the outside world. When the eustacian tube works properly it protects the eardrum from distortion or rupture. When the eustacian tube fails to function correctly it can cause problems ranging from mild hearing loss to severe life threatening problems. Show me more about the eustachian tube Fluid behind the ear drum Earache, infection, Treatment Cholesteatoma and chronic infection ... Tonsillectomy: A commonly performed Ear, Nose and Throat procedure for problems such as recurrent tonsil infection, chronic tonsil infection, obstructive sleep apnea, swallowing difficulties and biopsy to rule out malignancy. Click here for more information on tonsil problems Adenoidectomy: A common procedure to assist in treatment of recurrent and chronic ear infection, obstruction of nasal breathing, speech difficulties, and dental occlusion difficulties.

172. Sleep Apnea: Why It Happens And What To Do About It(Ages 2 To 8) Developmental Milestones sleep apnea Why it happens and what to do about it Ages 2 to 8 What s below • Why some kids experience sleep apnea. http://www.parentcenter.com/refcap/parenting/development/81229.html

Search Home Parenting Developmental Milestones Developmental Milestones Sleep apnea: Why it happens and what to do about it Ages 2 to 8 What's below: Why some kids experience sleep apnea How to tell if your child has sleep apnea What you can do to help a child with sleep apnea Why some kids experience sleep apnea Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which the upper airway passages are blocked repeatedly during the night. It's most often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids (glands in the throat just behind the nose); when your child's muscles relax at night, these oversized glands can temporarily block air from getting to his lungs. Other causes of airway blockages include frequent illness ( ear infections sore throats , and tonsillitis allergies , being overweight How to tell if your child has sleep apnea The list of symptoms for sleep apnea is long. The most telling signs are snoring and difficulty breathing coughs or chokes at night, is a restless sleeper, and sweats profusely when he's asleep. Combined with any of the above symptoms, repeated night-wakings can be a sign of sleep apnea. Because they have trouble breathing, children with sleep apnea may stir more often, waking up to get the air they need. If you think your child might have sleep apnea but aren't sure, look to his daytime behavior for more clues. Children with apnea are often

173. How To Educate Yourself On ApneaApnea Self-Education - Suite101.com Articles about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/7505/51757

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174. Facts About...Sleep Apnea Facts About sleep apnea. What Is sleep apnea? To identify possible underlying sleep apnea, sleep studies are usually required before LAUP is performed. http://www.healthieryou.com/sleepap.html

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175. Sleep Disorders Center Of SW Florida Learn about this center and its diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolopsy, and other sleep disorders as well as clinical research. Includes health news and resources. http://www.mydoctor.com/martincohnmd/

176. L & M - The Center For Sleep Disorders Overnight testing services for sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, respiratory and other sleep disorders. http://www.lmhospital.org/patient-services/ms_sleep.html

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177. New Technology Publishing, Inc. Health resources for sleep apnea syndrome, snoring, sleep disorders, and other disorders. Authored by patients and health care experts. http://www.newtechpub.com/

New Technology Publishing is focused on improving health. Healthy Resources: Empowering people with COPD and sleep apnea. Sleep, Phantom of the Night, COPD, Courage and Information. sleep apnea syndrome, snoring, sleep disorders, COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, emphysema, bronchitis. ForeSight: Visionary business plans and strategic consulting to entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations, primarily in the health sector. New Technology Publishing HealthyResources COPD Courage and Information: COPD book ... SITE MAP New Technology Publishing, Inc. Healthy Resources Healthy Resources TM HealthyResources is dedicated to empowering people with chronic conditions including COPD and sleep apnea. Patients collaborate with health care professionals to provide books, information, community, services, and products to help you (and your family) to manage your health. HealthyResources COPD presents COPD TODAY , an online magazine, and Courage and Information , a book written by a patient and two clinicians for people with COPD, their families, and their doctors.

178. SYDNEY SNORING CLINIC - Sleep Disorders|Snoring - AUSTRALIA Offers laser surgery for snoring and sleep apnea carried out as an inoffice or hospital procedure. http://www.snoringclinic.com.au/index.php?fuseaction=services.snoring

179. Quietsleep Prosites Dentist specializing oral appliance therapy for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. http://www.quietsleep.com/prosites/amstraussdds/

Arthur Strauss, DDS, Doctor of Integrative Medicine (Dentistry) Home About Sleep Treatment Options Appliance Therapy ... Quietsleep Home Home Page Arthur Strauss, DDS, Doctor of Integrative Medicine (Dentistry) Arthur M. Strauss, D.D.S. 311 Park Avenue Falls Church, VA 22046 Ph:237-2350 Fx:241-8414 Email: amstrauss@ erols.com Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

180. Homepage Of Snoring Treatments. Overview of anatomy and physiology of snoring and sleep apnea syndrome. A review of current medical and surgical treatments available to help correct both conditions. http://www.snoringtreatment.com

Snoring represents obstructed breathing and can be a manifestation of or can lead to more serious health problems 200 Route 108 Somersworth, NH 03878 John M. O'Day, M.D., F.A.C.S. Marjorie K. Stock, M.D. William E. Long, Hearing Instrument Specialist Telephone: 603-749-2749 Email: info@snoringtreatment.com What is Snoring Treatment Meet Dr. O'Day ... Links

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