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Normally none. Apnea is treated with a CPAP machine, which simply pressurizes normal room air.

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Q: How much supplemental oxygen is needed with sleep apnea?
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Can anyone tell me some facts and ideas about sleep apnea treatment?

Sleep apnea could be dangerous. Some people with sleep apnea sleep with an oxygen mask on to avoid risks. What you are describing is not sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is about abnormal rhythm in breathing while asleep. Falling asleep while talking to people is another case.


What is a definition of sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder, in which an individual has trouble breathing or stops breathing all together in their sleep. Most of the time, these people have to sleep with an oxygen mask.


What is the Definition of Central Sleep Apnea?

Central Sleep Apnea is a disorder in which your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during your sleep. Central Sleep Apnea is less common than Obstructive Sleep Apnea.


What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea


What different types of treatment for sleep apnea is there?

Obstructive sleep apnea cause when soft tissues relax and collapse block breathing and thus preventing inhaled air from reaching the lungs Next Central sleep apnea cause when brain doesn't send signals through lungs however when breathing passage is open it would not reach air sacs called alveoli thus leading to falling asleep


What are the consequences of not sleeping with a mask after being told by doctor if your suffer from apnea?

You can die! A person with Sleep Apnea, forgets how to breathe and this happens quite frequently while they sleep. If you have this condition, you have to wear the mask with oxygen every time before you fall sleep. Sleep Apnea is a very serious condition that many people have died from.


What is the medical term meaning difficulty oxygen at night?

Sleep apnea is a condition, occurring during sleep, when breathign stops for an exgtended period of time (10 seconds defines sleep apnea). The cessation can result in hypoxia. Is this what you were asking?


Where can someone get sleep apnea treatment?

As of right now, people can access sleep apnea treatment in locations such as the Oxygen Pillow for patented design breathing aids. Also, there is the Mayo Clinic where treatment is available.


Is sleep apnea caused by herpes?

Sleep apnea is not caused by herpes.


Can babies get sleep apnea?

Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age


What illnesses have a decreased pulse rate?

what could be the reason that my oxygen level drops below 80 at times during my sleep? i do not have sleep apnea.


Why is sleep apnea unrecognized?

You can be tested for sleep apnea. Therefore, it can be recognized and even treated.