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Sleep apnea is not generally considered an infection. Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person temporarily stops breathing while they sleep. It can be a temporary problem caused by a cold or similar sort term illness or may be a chronic problem that causes a person to no longer be able to control their airway while they sleep. One major contributing factor of chronic sleep apnea is obesity.

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Someone who snorts and stops breathing during sleep may be suffering from?

Sleep Apnea


Should someone with sleep apnea take seroquel?

I have sleep apnea and I am taking seraquil. Does this cause me to have shallow breathing?


What is the name of the device that is used to treat sleep apnea?

CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure


What does OSA stand for in sleep apnea?

Obstructive Sleep Apnea


Is sleep apnea caused by herpes?

Sleep apnea is not caused by herpes.


What is the most common treatment for someone with sleep apnea?

To treat sleep apnea, it is wise to stop using alcohol and tobacco. These substances relax the throat muscles and sleep apnea may continue on. Sleeping on the side and losing weight are also simple treatments for this disorder.


Can babies get sleep apnea?

Yes. Sleep apnea can occur at any age


What treatment options are available for someone suffering from sleep apnea?

A treatment a doctor might give a patient who is suffering from sleep apnea is a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine, and the doctor might recommend the patient lose weight. The majority of people who have sleep apnea are overweight or obese.


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.


What is meaning of Apean?

Apnea is a temporary suspension of breathing. It occurs in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea).


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.