Central sleep apnea is a problem that is relatively uncommon. While obstructive sleep apnea occurs often, central sleep apnea is rarely diagnosed. Obstructive sleep apnea can be very damaging to the body, causing an obstruction of the airway that forces a person to wake up repeatedly throughout the night and leading to a host of […]

There are many frequently asked questions when it comes to the sleeping disorder known as sleep apnea. Here we look at a few of the most common ones.
What exactly is sleep apnea?
In as basic terms as possible sleep apnea is “the cessation of breathing during sleep.” Those who study sleep apnea break it down into […]

There are certain factors that may make a person more or less likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Many of these factors are beyond a person’s control. Coupled with such things as excess pounds, smoking, drinking and a generally unhealthy lifestyle, it is even more likely that down the road you could become a […]

A new technique is having unexpected success with snorers!  Although there are many different approaches to stopping snoring, not all of them work for everyone.  Surgical answers are sometimes the last resort, but before turning to those there is a new possibility worth trying. In 1999 a research group in the United Kingdom tried to […]

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a form of therapy for sleep apnea that allows for a steady stream of air to flow back and forth from the lungs in order to make it possible for “uninterrupted breathing and unobstructed airways during sleep.” This is done by way of a CPAP machine and a mask […]

In some patients suffering from sleep apnea, there is too much tissue in the uvula or the soft palate. The uvula is “the soft finger-like tissue that hangs down from the roof of the mouth into the throat” while the soft palate is “part of the roof of the mouth.” In this case a surgical […]

Sleep apnea is not a disorder to be taken lightly nor is it something that will go away on its own with time. In fact sleep apnea is classified as being a “progressive disease” which means that just like cancer, diabetes and heart disease it gets worse with time. There is a lot of debate […]

It is believed among sleep specialists that nasal breathing devices are some of the most effective around for treating the symptoms of sleep apnea. While many patients do not enjoy wearing a breathing mask at night, many find it allows them proper rest and relaxation throughout the night and less chance that they will stop […]

The most widespread form of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnea is a “condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep.” Sometimes this medical condition is referred to as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome or sleep apnea syndrome.
In most healthy individuals, the muscles that work the throat’s upper portion […]

Sometimes surgery is a viable option when all else fails. The specific goal of surgery is to “enlarge the airway and prevent snoring and airway collapse.” Surgery is “site-specific”, meaning that it pinpoints a particular area of the airway and makes it bigger. Nasal surgery poses as great a risk to health as any operation […]