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Sleep apnea causes breathless night waking. Learn about the symptoms and how it's diagnosed so you can raise concerns to your doctor and improve not just your sleep, but your health.
Sleep apnea may cause awakenings, nightmares, insomnia, and worsened PTSD
Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Fragment Sleep and Worsen PTSD
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Surgery for deviated septum can help sleep apnea
What to Expect on the Day of Sleep Apnea Surgery
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Follow-up After Sleep Apnea Surgery
Sleep Apnea Surgery: Recovery Timeline and Follow-up Care
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
ResMed AirSense 10 AutoCPAP Machine
What Are the Pros and Cons of AutoCPAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Why Might Someone Consider Having Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Sleep apnea treatment
What Long-Term Care Is Recommended After Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Causes and Risk Factors of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Sleep Apnea/Dental Health
The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Oral Health
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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Have RA? You Might Develop Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
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Feeling Sleepy? Discover 10 Tips for Staying Awake and Alert
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
Set the Pressure Ramp on Your CPAP Machine to Reduce Mask Leak
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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10 Reasons Why You May Not Feel Better After Using CPAP Therapy
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Apnea Medical Test
What Side Effects to Expect From CPAP Therapy
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Learning to keep a CPAP mask on at night may require adjustments to the fit, pressure, humidity, or even sleeping pills
How to Keep Your CPAP Mask Straps on at Night
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Why CPAP Pressure Settings Are Key to Improving Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME
Can Your CPAP Mask Make You Sick?
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
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How to Find and Replace the Air Filters on Your CPAP Machine
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Central Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Sleep apnea may go away if reversible risk factors are addressed but anatomy may lead to long-term effects
Does Sleep Apnea Ever Go Away? Review Risk Factors and Prognosis
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
CPAP masks
How to Ensure You Use CPAP Enough to Get Coverage
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
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What Happens If I Don't Use CPAP One Night?
Medically reviewed by Robert D. Sadaty, MD
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Prescription Medications and the Risk of Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that causes dangerous pauses in breathing during sleep.
What Is the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Cancer?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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Is It Safe to Tape Lips to Prevent Air Leaks and Dry Mouth With CPAP?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Learn How the Winx Therapy System Helps to Treat Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Learn How a Soft Palate Surgery May Help With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Thyroid gland dysfunction like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism may contribute to sleep disorders like sleep apnea and insomnia
How to Determine If Thyroid Dysfunction Causes Your Sleep Problems
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
Man snoring while napping on couch
How Jaw Advancement Surgery Is Used to Treat Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Nasal pillows are an attractive CPAP mask option if you have claustrophobia or air leaks
Nasal Pillow: When a Standard CPAP Is Uncomfortable
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
A simple chinstrap may be used with a nasal mask to keep your mouth closed when using CPAP therapy
How a Chinstrap Can Be Used With a CPAP Mask
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Obstructive sleep apnea can be treated in children with surgery, allergy medications, CPAP therapy, orthodontics, and weight loss
Treatment Options for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Kids and Teens
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Low Blood Oxygen Levels
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Fitness trackers may track sleep with wearable technology by measuring movements, heart rate, or other factors
How to Use Fitness Trackers to Improve Sleep and Ease Insomnia
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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What Is Sleep Apnea Surgery?
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
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Review the Costs to Pay for Various Sleep Apnea Treatments
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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Unexpected Signs of Untreated Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
The symptoms and consequences of untreated sleep apnea in children can be serious, affecting intelligence, behavior, and growth
Sleep Apnea in Children: Review the Symptoms and Serious Consequences
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Tonsillitis, Snoring, and Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How to Get Through Airport Security a CPAP Machine
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Discover How Being Double Jointed Can Cause Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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Try These Natural Remedies for Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
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Do You Have to Use CPAP for Sleep Apnea Forever?
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Weight loss through diet and exercise may help to reduce the likelihood of sleep apnea
Discover 5 Alternative Treatments for Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Is It Necessary to Use a CPAP Humidifier to Treat Sleep Apnea?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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Unexpected Symptoms and Alternative Treatments Exist for Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Menopause and the Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea in Women
Medically reviewed by Tyra Tennyson Francis, MD
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How Can the Inspire Airway Stimulator Surgery Improve Sleep Apnea?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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Learn Why a Morning Headache Might Occur Due to Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Oxygen Therapy for Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Learning how to clean CPAP equipment can ensure optimal function and health
CPAP Cleaning Tips: A Step-By-Step Maintenance Guide
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Is It Snoring or Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Symptoms Differ and Overlap
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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How to Stop Snoring for Good
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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Discover the Consequences of Mixing Alcohol and Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
ResMed's AirFit P10 nasal pillows are a type of CPAP mask used to treat sleep apnea.
The Pros and Cons of the AirFit P10 Nasal Pillows CPAP Mask
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Close-up of a woman wearing a CPAP mask for sleep apnea.
Simple Guidelines for Replacing CPAP Supplies Including Masks, Filters
Medically reviewed by Tyra Tennyson Francis, MD
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How to Use Oral Appliances as an Alternative to CPAP for Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How to Use the AHI to Optimize Your Sleep Apnea Treatment
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Use of Tracheostomy Surgery in Sleep Apnea Treatment
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
The symptoms, causes, and treatments of sleep apnea can be understood and therapy may reduce long-term health consequences
An Overview of Sleep Apnea
Medically reviewed by Tyra Tennyson Francis, MD
Bulky CPAP masks can leave red marks and lines on the face when used, but these can be avoided with simple steps
How to Avoid Marks and Lines on Your Face With a CPAP Mask
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD