http://thevisualmd.com/read_guide.php?idc=1390 en-EN The Sleep Apnea Health Center includes the following topics: http://backend.userland.com/rss http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/what_is_sleep_apnea_video http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/what_is_sleep_apnea_video Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:35:02 -0500
Take a night flight into the restless world of sleep apnea. You’ll see what sleep apnea looks like as a sleeper repeatedly stops breathing, gasps ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/breathing_interrupted http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/breathing_interrupted Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:36:01 -0500
PART 1 How Is Sleep Apnea Different from Snoring? Snoring is very often associated with sleep apnea—but not everyone who has sleep apnea snores, and not everyone ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/the_need_for_slumber http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/the_need_for_slumber Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:36:36 -0500
PART 1 Physiology of Sleep Quantifying Sleep It used to be thought that sleep was a void, a shutting down of the brain and body. All that ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/the_sleep_cycle http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/the_sleep_cycle Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:39:38 -0500
PART 1 Sleep Cycles: REM and NREM Sleep can be divided into two types: rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Most dreaming ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/obstructive_sleep_apnea http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/obstructive_sleep_apnea Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:42:47 -0500
PART 1 What Is Sleep Apnea? A sleep apnea is the temporary stoppage of breathing when you sleep. (Apnea is a Greek word that means “without breathing.”) ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/complications_of_the_heart_mind http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/complications_of_the_heart_mind Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:43:11 -0500
PART 1 Cardiovascular Complications of Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea that goes untreated can be lethal: people with sleep apnea have three times the risk of dying from ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/obesity_and_sleep_apnea http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/obesity_and_sleep_apnea Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:43:41 -0500
PART 1 Obesity and Sleep Apnea: Too Close for Comfort Obesity is the most powerful risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea. About 70% of people with OSA ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/a_downward_spiral http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/a_downward_spiral Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:44:25 -0500
PART 1 Appetite Hormones and Obesity Poor sleep and sleep deprivation can increase your appetite. Sleep apnea causes imbalances in the levels of two hormones that are ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/symptoms_of_sleep_apnea http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/symptoms_of_sleep_apnea Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:44:49 -0500
PART 1 Nighttime Symptoms of Sleep Apnea Someone with sleep apnea may be totally unaware he or is she has the disorder. Often a partner or family ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/risk_factors http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/risk_factors Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:45:14 -0500
PART 1 Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obesity. If you’re obese, fat deposits in and around your upper airway can obstruct your breathing. About 70% of ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/testing_and_diagnosis http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/testing_and_diagnosis Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:45:46 -0500
PART 1 What Will Happen at the Doctor’s Office History Moment History Moment If you suspect you have sleep apnea, either because of symptoms you’re experiencing during the day ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/improving_your_sleep http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/improving_your_sleep Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:15 -0500
PART 1 Relax Before Bed Try It Yourself A Simple Relaxation Exercise Try It Yourself One of the best ways you can ensure you get a good night’s sleep is ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/lose_weight http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/lose_weight Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:46:40 -0500
PART 1 Losing Weight Helps Sleep Apnea For people who are overweight or obese, losing weight helps to relieve sleep apnea. Even a small amount of weight ...]]> http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/treating_sleep_apnea http://thevisualmd.com/health_centers/sleep/sleep_apnea/treating_sleep_apnea Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:47:12 -0500
PART 1 Lifestyle Changes Can Change Everything Sometimes lifestyle modifications can be all that is necessary to cure sleep apnea. Sleeping on your side or stomach. ...]]>