What is Sleep Apnea?

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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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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 disorders as core symptoms of depression.” Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience, September 2008.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3181883/ Accessed April 6, 2017.

Sleep and mental health.” Harvard Mental Health Letter, July 2009. http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/Sleep-and-mental-health Accessed April 6, 2017.

“Sleep as a vital sign: why medical practitioners need to routinely ask their patients about sleep.” Sleep Health, November 9, 2016. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5102393/ Accessed April 6, 2017.

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