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Should someone with sleep apnea take seroquel?
I have sleep apnea and I am taking seraquil. Does this cause me to have shallow breathing?
Can sleep apnea cause seizures?
There are quite a few things that can cause seizures, but sleep apnea is not a direct cause. Sleep Apnea, however, can cause certain other conditions, so if you suffer from this you should take care of it.
Can you die from sleep apnea and how serious does it have to be for it to be fatal?
YES U CAN!!!!!!!!!!! SLEEP APNEA IS A DANGEROUS DEISEASE!!!!1 IF U HAVE IT U MUST D THIS EXACT PROSSEGER!!! 1. BUY PAIN MEDICATION (IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT KIND) 2. TAKE THE DOSAGE ON THE PILL CONTANER 3 TIMES A DAY(IT MIGHT SAY 2 OR 3 BUT TAKE 3) THAT IS WHAT YOU DO FOR AT LEAST 5 MONTHES!!! P.S. DO NOT D O HIS METHIOD IT MAKES SLEEP APNEA WORSE.Your really not supposed to take pain killers if you have sleep apnea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What are the negative effects of a sleep apnea treatment?
Sleep apnea is when one stops breathing during sleep. This can be dangerous and steps taken to prevent dire consequences. All medications have some risks involve and find the one will take some time.
What steps should I take to see if my husband's snoring is due to sleep apnea?
If you think your husband has sleep apnea you should try and lift the head of the bed a little. If the snoring dies down or goes away completely this is a good indication. Losing weight and not drinking any alcohol will also tell you if you had sleep apnea before.
Are there 8 hour recording tapes to see if you have sleep apnea?
I assume you man recording yourself during the night.This will not give a definitive diagnosis of sleep apnea. Snoring, while it may indicate sleep apnea, may also be unrelated to apnea. And you can have sleep apnea without snoring at all.You really need to have a sleep test to see if you have sleep apnea. In my case, there was no charge for the test, and it took only one night with a small device that I took home with me and used in my own bed. It measures rate and depth of breathing, pulse rate and blood pressure, and oxygen consumption. You take the device back the next day, and your results are sent to your doctor.
Do you have any medicine that is used for treating sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a very serious condition and should be treated. It is advised that you see a general practitioner or doctor before you take any kind of medication. Surgery may be considered to treat the condition.
How can I stop my child snoring?
Take him to the doctor. If he's a child he can have something called polyps which is removed by surgery. If he's an adult it can lead to sleep apnea etc.
What is moderate obstructive sleep apnea?
A. It is when your oxygen level drops down below normal levels while you are asleep. My husband was diagnosed 5 years ago with severe sleep apnea and had his tonsils, adenoids, and some of his soft pallet removed. For him he would stop breathing for up to forty seconds while he was asleep which would cause his oxygen level to drop in the 60's. This is a serious disorder that can lead to death if not treated properly. B. There are two types of sleep apnea that require diagnosis by a physician...usually a team of physicians at a sleep study clinic/center: 1. central sleep apnea (CSA) which involves the breathing center in the brain (central nervous system) and is the least common form and 2. obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) which involves an obstruction to normal breathing during sleep and is the most common form of the condition. OSA is described in "A" above. Sleep Apnea is an obstruction to your airways when you sleep. As a result, you may stop breathing when you are asleep, which, as stated above, is a frightening thought considering that death can actually result from it. Sleep Apnea is also associated with other diseases, such as hypertension, cardiac failure, obesity, depression, COPD, just to name a few. Having a sleep study prescribed to you by your doctor is the first step in dealing with this disorder. Answer also: Apnea literally means "no breath." An episode of sleep apnea may last anywhere from ten seconds to two or three minutes. The victim often thrashes around gasping for air and then falls asleep again, only to repeat the apnea hundreds of times per night. There are three types of apnea. Central apnea occurs when the brain's respiratory control center doesn't give the command to breathe regularly. With obstructive sleep apnea, the upper airway at the back of the throat actually closes, blocking air movement. Mixed apnea is a combination of the two and is the most common diagnosis. The victim of any type of apnea can end up in virtually the same condition as someone who stayed up all night, every night! Those with sleep apnea may live dangerous lives, for they can blank out while on the job or at the wheel of their automobile. They may suffer from high blood pressure, an enlarged heart, and an increased risk of stroke or heart failure. Dr. William Dement of Stanford University estimates that 38,000 Americans die each year from the cardiovascular consequences of sleep apnea. While most common in obese men over 40 years old, sleep apnea can occur at any age, even in young children. There are several treatments-all best supervised by a medical sleep specialist. The most effective nonsurgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is the use of a device to create continuous positive airway pressure. The patient wears a mask over his nose at night, and a pressure regulator (custom-set by a physician) delivers just the amount of air needed to prevent apnea. If this does not rectify the condition, there are several surgical approaches, including using laser or radio-frequency waves to remove excess tissue from the throat. (from 2/8/04 Awake magazine article "Recognizing Sleep Disorders" on Jehovah's Witnesses official website)
Is it safe to take percocet with Bayer PM?
WARNING! If you have sleep apnea this would be a dangerous combo! Otherwise, moderate doses of each, yes. Example 10/325 Percocet + one Bayer PM = deep sleep.
The more you take the more you leave?
take lots of things but leave family behind
How to Find the Most Comfortable Sleep Apnea Mask?
A sleep apnea mask can be a life-saving device for any individual suffering from sleep apnea. This is a disorder in which the individual stops breathing periodically during sleep due to blockage of the windpipe, usually from the person’s tongue, fleshy uvula at the back of the throat or tonsils. These periods of breathing difficulty can disturb an individual’s sleep pattern and ultimately cause fatigue. A sleep apnea mask, also called a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) device, is often medically recommended in order to help keep the throat passage open for the passage of more air. Because the device must be worn faithfully every night while sleeping and even during the day when taking a short nap, it’s essential to find a sleep apnea mask that feels as comfortable as possible. Research shows that many sleep apnea patients fail to use their mask at least half of the time due to some sort of discomfort while wearing it. Take your time selecting a mask that will fit your face. Decide if you want a nasal mask that fits solely over your nose, an oral mask that fits strictly over your mouth, a full face mask that fits over both the nose and the mouth, or a nasal insert that delivers air directly through the nasal passages. Find out what material the sleep apnea mask is made from to be sure you are not allergic. Find out if moisturizer creams can be used with the mask to minimize skin irritation. Choose a sleep apnea mask that has comfortable, padded straps to attach the mask to your face, as well as a comfortable chin strip for those who tend to sleep with their mouth open. The straps of the sleep apnea mask should secure the mask to the head snugly but not tightly. Some sleep apnea masks can be made to feel more comfortable by using nasal sprays to help keep the nasal passages from feeling dry and stuffy while the mask is being worn. Once a comfortable sleep apnea mask is selected, it’s important to build up tolerance for wearing the mask. Some patients get used to wearing a sleep apnea mask by increasing usage every night by at least one hour. It’s also important for sleep apnea mask users to seek out their doctor’s advice for any problems that arise with wearing the mask on a nightly basis.
