Sleep Apnea Support groups and discussion forums Apnea; Apnea, Sleep
Sleep apnea (alternatively sleep apnoea) is a common sleep disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds or more and occur repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not be aware of the disturbances in their sleep. Nearly 40 percent of the population has some sleep apnea, and half of those cases are serious enough to warrent treat ...
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Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep
... Do you ever feel sleepy or "zone out" during the day? Do you find it hard to wake up on Monday mornings? If so, you are familiar with the powerful need for sleep. However, you may not realiz...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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Resources
- 'White Coat Hypertension' Common Among Sleep Apnea Patients (American College of Chest Physicians)
- AASM -- Accredited Member Centers and Laboratories: Find a Sleep Center (American Academy of Sleep Medicine)