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The treatments are the same for all types of sleep apnea, regardless of their origin (central or obstructive) that have a similar prognosis. The main treatments are:
Hygienic-dietetic measures: The main measure recommended is to lose weight. When the patient is able to reduce a few kilos can reverse the problem without further treatment.
CPAP (Continuous [...]
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A snoring is more than an annoying noise that can be a warning sign of sleep apnea. A well-known consequence of the lack of sleep, is now found in patients with cardiovascular risk or association with cognitive impairment in children. Sleep apnea is a disease that is identified by the loud snoring of sufferers. The [...]
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Sleep disorders can affect more than just your mornings. Some sleep disorders can result it significant illnesses, such as weight gain and digestive problems, increased risk of developing high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Sleep disorders are classified based on what cause them. Primary sleep disorders are distinguished from those that are not caused [...]
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Snoring is caused by temporary mechanical obstruction of the upper respiratory tract and is very common in men from age 40, especially if obese. In many cases it may be a symptom of sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome(SAHS).
The oxygen deficit that occurs in the patient with intervals of not breathing during sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular [...]
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Who can get sleep apnea?
The syndrome of obstructive sleep apnea is caused by a collapse or closure of the upper airway, resulting in an absence (apnea) or reduction (hypopnoea) of breathing temporarily. There are predisposing factors for developing this problem as:
problems of the upper airway (nasal stuffiness, throat disorders)
maxillofacial deformities and kyphoscoliosis
general medical problems [...]
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There are only a few effective sleep apnea treatments. Treatment can help improve other health problems related to sleep apnea such as high blood pressure. Treatment may also decrease the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
The type of treatment is prescribed depends on the patient and sites where tissue obstructs the airway. Obstructions [...]
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1. What causes snoring?
For obese people, it has beneficial effect to lose weight. For those who started to snore when weight gain, it usually helps to lose weight. The tongue can fall back in the airways reduces the airways and sometimes cause blockage. It may also contribute to snoring noise.
It is normal for people [...]
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