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Snoring is the sound that is made by the fluttering of tissues in the airway in the nose or at the back of the throat during sleep.

While positive airway pressure therapy is the first line of treatment for moderate to severe sleep apnea, patient compliance represents a clear problem. Studies have shown that even in compliant...

Sleep apnea disrupts breathing during sleep and is one of the most common sleep disorders. Learn about the types, causes, and treatment of sleep apnea.

Snoring or sleep apnea: they can be quite different things Millions of Americans suffer from snoring activity during sleep. While some of these people are “simple snorers” or primary snorers,...

Nocturia (nighttime urination) is so prevalent in sleep apnea patients it has become a screening tool as significant as snoring. A research study showed that over 84% of patients with...

Hypercapnia describes excess carbon dioxide in the blood. Learn about this potential consequence of sleep apnea, as well as symptoms and treatment options.

Traditional treatments like using a CPAP or BiPAP machine aren't for everyone. Can acupuncture help treat sleep apnea?

By the time it's warm enough to open our windows to spring weather, it's also warm enough for pollen to become an unwelcome visitor to the landscape.

Sometimes what we learn about our sleep health and well being doesn't come from a checkup with the family doctor, but with the family dentist.

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common medical condition and sleep disorder that can be managed well with appropriate treatment.