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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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