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Aug, 2022
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious, but fairly common, sleep condition when a person's breathing stops and starts many times during their night's sleep. Two very common symptoms of sleep apnea are loud snoring and ...
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Jul, 2022
Between 50-70 million adults in the US alone are diagnosed with a sleep disorder. 1 Among all the sleep disorders, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common and also the most common sleep disorder ...
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May, 2022
While a sleep apnea diagnosis may not seem like a major health concern, it could be an issue if you are contemplating surgery. New evidence suggests that patients tested and treated for obstructive sleep apnea ...
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May, 2022
AHI, or apnea hypopnea index, determines the number of apneas you experience per hour while you sleep. You may also know this as the number of "events" per hour if you have sleep apnea. The ...
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29
Apr, 2022
People who have atrial fibrillation or A-fib are at a much higher risk for stroke than those who have a normal heartbeat. The heart's normal electrical rhythm causes the top chambers and then the upper ...
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15
Apr, 2022
Marijuana is the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and also seeds of the cannabis plant. The dried elements contain compounds that can elevate a person's mood but can also impair cognitive abilities and decision-making. Marijuana is ...
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Apr, 2022
This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Vidya Pai, MD, a board-certified sleep medicine specialist. She greatly comprehends sleep apnea and other sleep conditions, strives to help improve her patients' lives, and also enjoys teaching ...
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Feb, 2022
If you suspect you have sleep apnea, an effective diagnosis can be conducted in one of two ways: an in-lab test or a home test. Both methods are effective but new developments in-home testing make ...
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Dec, 2021
Sleep studies are a critical part of diagnosing sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. Someone undergoing a sleep study needs to follow their normal sleep pattern to get accurate results. This can be difficult, as ...
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15
Oct, 2021
Night terrors are periods of screaming, fear, and flailing that occur even though you are still asleep. These episodes can last for only a few seconds or several minutes and are akin to the same ...
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