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Sleep Apnea
What is sleep
apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious,
potentially life-threatening condition that is far
more common than generally understood.
Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both genders.
It is more common in men, although it may be
under-diagnosed in women and young African-Americans. It is
estimated that as many as 18 million Americans have sleep
apnea.
Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is
important, as it may be associated with:
-irregular heartbeat
-high blood pressure
-heart attack
-stroke
What are the different
types of sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. There are
two types of sleep apnea:
central - occurs when the brain fails to send the
appropriate signals to the muscles to initiate breathing.
Central sleep apnea is less common than obstructive sleep
apnea.
obstructive - occurs when air cannot flow into or out of
the person's nose or mouth although efforts to breathe
continue.
Who is affected by sleep
apnea?
Sleep apnea seems to run in some families, suggesting a
possible genetic basis. People most likely to have
ordevelop sleep apnea include those who:
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