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Overview
The goal is to keep the airway open so that breathing does not stop during sleep. The following may relieve symptoms of sleep apnea in some individuals: Avoiding alcohol or sedatives at bedtime; Dental devices inserted into the mouth at night to keep the jaw forward; Weight...[read article]
Treatment News for Sleep Apnea
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Tests for Sleep Apnea
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The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood . A pulse oximeter uses infrared light and a photo sensor to detect th... More
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Polysomnography is a sleep study. A sleep study monitors you as you sleep, or try to sleep. There are two states of sleep: Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep; Non-... More
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Mini-Sleep Study
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Airflow Resistance Testing
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Medical Procedures for Sleep Apnea
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CPAP stands for continuous positive airway pressure. CPAP is a treatment that delivers slightly pressurized air during the breathing cycle. This keeps the windpipe ... More
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Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
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Surgical Procedures for Sleep Apnea
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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea (windpipe. A tube is usually placed through this opening to provide an... More
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Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
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Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils. These glands are at the back of your throat. Often, tonsillectomy is done at the same time as adenoidectomy, surgery... More
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Adenoid removal is surgery to take out the adenoid glands. These glands are located between the airway you breathe into through your nose and the back of your throa... More
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Prescribed Medications for Sleep Apnea
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MODAFINIL (moe DAF i nil) is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by certain sleep disorders. This includes narcolepsy, sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disor... More
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Self Care for Sleep Apnea
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Weight Reduction
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Sleeping on Side or Abdomen
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
