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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.
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
Do you need to worry about sleep apnea when mixing hydrocodone and alcohol?
YES you should worry! Technically you should not drink excessively if you have sleep apnea. And the warnings for hydrocodone say to consult your doctor if you have sleep apnea. So you should definitely NOT mix the two together period, and especially if you have sleep apnea. It could slow your breathing so much that you have that chance of dying in your sleep. As a general rule, you should never mix alcohol with any sort of pills that have an hepatic metabolism, ventilatory depression, or Disulfiran effect. There are lots of pills that you can mix with alcohol but you should first know wich are these pills. Besides, you should remember that both, Hydrocodone and Alcohol (Ethanol) have an hepatic metabolism (liver); so you could also get heptotoxicity if you mix them, and eventually liver failure, so be careful.
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.
Can sleep apnea cause enlarged heart?
Sleep apnea is a sleep-related breathing disorder whereby the pharynx closes causing the patient to gasp or even stop breathing in their sleep. Yes, obstructive sleep apnea can cause an enlarged and thickened heart.
