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Sleep apnea can come from a variety of variables including: Age, weight, gender, family history, neck size, jaw size, tonsil size, tongue size, and Allergies.

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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.


Over 50 percent of individuals with sleep apnea suffer from what condition?

over 50 percent of people with sleep apnea suffer from what condition?


What steps are taken in the treatment of Sleep Apnea?

The first step in treating Sleep Apnea is finding out the cause. For most people the cause is being overweight and losing that weight would be the first step in treating Sleep Apnea.


What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea


Are there any alternative treatments (besides a machine) for sleep apnea?

Some people snore or have sleep apnea only when sleeping on their back. Such people can eliminate or reduce airway blockage simply by learning to sleep on their side.


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 is the purpose of a sleep apnea mask?

A CPAP machine is used for patients who suffer from a condition called sleep apnea. Sleep apnea occurs when a person is sleeping and they stop breathing for up to a few minutes at a time. A CPAP machine when worn at night time will help keep airways open so the person does not stop breathing.


Does z-quiet work with sleep apnea?

Well, for sleep apnea, yes it does. People snore due to different reasons - mainly jaw constrictions and nasal congestions. Sleep apnea usually has something to do with jaw blocking the nasal passage. Zquiet, being a mouthguard, lifts up your jaw, which is blocking the airway and causing the sleep apnea problem in the first place. So yes, it can be effective. Check the "Zquiet reviews" in related links below that I just added and you'll understand more about how it works and whether it's right for you. There are also limitations such as people with dentures can't use it, etc.


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.