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Know Your Sleep Apnea Risk Level

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects more than 30 million Americans who suffer from lack of restorative sleep.
The majority are undiagnosed and unaware of their condition.
Typical symptoms include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, difficulty with concentration or memory, among many others.
Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health consequences.

Symptoms

Snoring

Waking up gasping or choking

Tiredness

Multiple pauses in breathing during sleep

Gasping for air during sleep

Insomnia

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Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

Find out if you or a loved one is at risk of sleep apnea. Read about how to spot the signs and how to get a diagnosis.

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Living With Sleep Apnea

Living With Sleep Apnea

Learn about the importance of sleep and the different types of sleep apneas. Familiarize yourself with diagnosis, testing, treatment options, and how to cope with the life-long effects of sleep apnea. You can help reduce the effects of sleep apnea by making healthy choices like getting restorative sleep, eating right and staying active. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain sleep apnea early on.

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Sleep Health
The Importance of Sleep
Children and Sleep Apnea
Common Conditions
Sleep Apnea Testing and Diagnosis
Sleep Apnea Treatment Options

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After the Sleep Apnea Diagnosis
Sleep Apnea Information for Clinicians
How to Choose a CPAP Mask
Is Obesity Related to Sleep Apnea?
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In Case You Missed It: Webinar on Patient-Centered Design of CPAP Equipment

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In Case You Missed It: Webinar on Patient-Centered Design of CPAP Equipment

On Thursday September 28, the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) hosted a live free sleep apnea webinar. It addressed treatment challenges for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), focusing on the way continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment (machines and masks) are designed, keeping users in mind.

Our spotlight guest? OSA clinical research scientist, Rebecca Thomson, participating on site from the headquarters of Fisher & Paykel in New Zealand.

What is Sleep Apnea?

Know Your Sleep Apnea Risk Level

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Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

Living With Sleep Apnea

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In Case You Missed It: Webinar on Patient-Centered Design of CPAP Equipment

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