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Sleep apnea affects millions of adults across the nation. However, this sleeping disorder does not discriminate based on age. There are many children who also suffer from the effects of obstructive sleep apnea. Pediatric sleep apnea is often different than the sleep apnea disorder that is commonly seen in adults. Due to the differences, there are often alternate treatment methods […]

Sleep apnea symptoms have been presenting themselves in your infant. This is a scary time for you as a parent and you may not know what comes next. If your infant is showing signs of sleep apnea such as pauses in breathing that are lasting more than 20 seconds, gasping for air while sleeping, loud snoring, restless sleeping, frequent waking, […]

Sleep apnea in infants can be both terrifying and dangerous yet many parents miss the signs that their infant is suffering from sleep apnea. Research has been showing that sleep apnea in infants is severely undiagnosed. While advances in technology provide premature babies a better chance of survival outside the womb, there’s a chance that your infant’s underdeveloped respiratory system […]

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that primarily affects adults, however children are susceptible to this disorder as well. Infant sleep apnea can be extremely alarming for new parents. Nothing is more terrifying than waking to the sound of your infant gasping for air or not breathing at all. However, there are precautions that can be taken to help ensure […]

Sleep apnea can be identified by a number of symptoms, one of the more obvious being snoring. Nearly fifty percent of adult’s snore occasionally while around twenty-five percent of adults have shown to habitually snore. Typically studies show that snoring tends to occur more frequently in males than females, however, it also is common in people who are overweight. Snoring […]

Sleep Apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects millions of Americans. Many cases of sleep apnea go undiagnosed or untreated because the lifetime effects of the disorder have been played down until recent studies have shown just how dangerous it can be. Studies have now shown that sleep apnea affects your body in unexpected ways, influencing the health of your […]

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that we are constantly learning more about. A greater number of medical studies are being conducted about this disorder which causes the cessation of breathing while sleeping to better understand the effects on the human body and mind. These studies are showing that this sleeping disorder has a much greater impact on our lives […]

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects an estimated 20% of Americans, yet many people go undiagnosed or don’t seek treatment because they feel that it isn’t a serious condition. However, sleep apnea can be very serious and, if left untreated, can cause serious health issues. When you suffer from sleep apnea, your body stops breathing several, sometimes hundreds […]

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that we’re still learning so much about. While it has always been understood that sleep apnea can negatively impact your health in a number of ways, studies are now showing just how unhealthy it can become for you. The cessation of breathing caused by sleep apnea as you rest has been shown to increase […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that affects millions of Americans. Many who are undergoing treatment for their sleep apnea rely heavily on their continuous positive air pressure machine, also known as a CPAP. This machine helps keep the airway open with a steady, gentle flow of continuous air. However sometimes these machines can be bulky and difficult to travel with. […]

Sleep apnea affects millions of men in the United States. This sleeping disorder causes you to stop breathing frequently multiple times per night. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to serious health disorders including heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and it even can impact the health of your brain. Many men tend to shy away from doctor visits that they don’t feel […]

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that we’re constantly learning more about. Those who suffer from sleep apnea have episodes throughout the night where their breathing will stop momentarily. This can happen hundreds of times each night. When you aren’t breathing properly while you sleep, several things happen to your body. The most important is that your blood oxygen levels […]

Sleep apnea is a very common, but very serious condition that can leave a lasting negative impact on your health if not treated and managed properly. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway becomes obstructed as you sleep resulting in extended and frequent pauses in breathing. These pauses in breathing can be detrimental to your health. The frequent and […]

Sleep apnea can be a scary thing, especially if your child is diagnosed with this dangerous and harmful sleeping disorder. If your child has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea you may be eager to learn about what treatment options are available for your child. Since sleep apnea causes your child to stop breathing multiple times per night, it’s a […]

Sleep apnea is a disorder that causes the sufferer to stop breathing while they sleep. This disorder goes beyond the normal pauses in breathing that are a normal part of sleep. With sleep apnea, breathing stops more often and for longer periods of time than what is considered to be normal. The most common form of this sleep disorder that […]