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Dyspnea is translated from medical terminology to mean difficult breathing, where some disease, reaction, or other stimulant has caused breathing to be obstructed or otherwise uneasy. Apnea means lack of or stopped breathing. In this case, breathing is paused for a period of time, either normally between breaths, or abnormally due to some sort of pathology.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoHyperventilation is excessive ventilation (breathing) in regards to the metabolic rate; i.e. excessive ventilation that is inappropriate.
Dyspnea is the subjective and unpleasant sensation associated with breathing.
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∙ 13y agoApnea means "without breath." Therefore, Sleep Apnea, means "without breath whilst sleeping." People with sleep apnea actually stop breathing several times per hour. Mild cases of around 5-14 apneas per hour, 15-30 apnoeas would be a moderate case and 30+ is severe.
Sleep apnoea is a serious condition, so anyone who suspects they have it needs to get checked out.
Incidentally, apnea is spelt "apnoea" in the UK, Australia and maybe other countries too.
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∙ 11y agoDyspnoea is the impairing cardical symtoms of Asthma, but its accurate perception is also crucial for timely initiation of treatment.
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∙ 15y agoApnea means that breathing has stopped. Dyspnea refers to labored or difficulty breathing.
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What is the difference between snoring and sleep apnea Or is it the same?
You can check out this article on snoring and sleep apnea: http://alboett.blogspot.com/2009/12/snoring-vs-sleep-apnea.html
What is the difference between insomnia and apnea?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you either have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing multiple times throughout the night night. Sleep apnea is typically recognized by extremely loud snoring.
What is the difference between central sleep apnea and other severe forms of sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is when people stop breathing while sleeping. Central is when the problem is that the brain is not sending the signal. You forget to breath when asleep. The other type is obstructive which is when the muscles of the throat collapse and close the airway when they relaxeduring deep stages of sleep.
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
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
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.
Why is sleep apnea unrecognized?
You can be tested for sleep apnea. Therefore, it can be recognized and even treated.
What sleep cycle does sleep apnea happen in?
There are two primary types of sleep apnea, central and obstructive. The more common of the two, obstructive sleep apnea, associated with obesity, occurs during REM sleep.
Is sleep apnea contagious?
Sleep apnea is potentially deadly because you can die if you stop breathing in your sleep. Sleep apnea is not contagious, since it is physiological, not a viral or bacterial disease.
How many Americans are diagnosed with sleep apnea each year?
There are many Americans who are diagnosed with sleep apnea each year. There is an estimated of about Forty-Five million people living in the United States who were diagnosed.
