Frequently Asked Questions and information about Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea is a breathing disorder. The Greek word "apnea" literally means "without breath." There are three types of apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed; of the three, obstructive is the most common. Despite the difference in the root cause of each type, in all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer.
How do I locate a sleep lab? -- many are associated with hospitals but some are not; for more information, select the following link:
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=27
How do I know if my doctor or sleep lab is accredited in sleep medicine? -- select the following link:
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=2870
What are the heart risks associated with sleep apnea? -- select the following link:
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=3617
What are the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea? -- select following link:
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=184
What is narcolepsy? -- select following link:
http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.php?t=606
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