About Sleep Apnea

The following articles will help you to learn more about sleep apnea.

• What is Sleep Apnea
  Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by the interruption of breathing during sleep. In Greek, apnea literally means "without breath". Sleep apnea can lead to some very serious health issues if left untreated.
  
  
• A Definition of Sleep Apnea: Causes, Symptoms and Tests
  The most widespread form of sleep apnea is known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Obstructive sleep apnea is a "condition characterized by episodes of stopped breathing during sleep."
  
  
• Portrait of the Average Person who Suffers from Sleep Apnea
  It is estimated that anywhere from eighteen to twenty-five million individuals suffer from the disorder of sleep apnea, however surprisingly less than a million of these individuals are aware of it..
  
  
• Sleep Apnea - An Extremely Common and Dangerous Sleep Disorder
  Sleep apnea refers to a sleep disorder characterized by the interruption of breathing during sleep, such that respiration stops for ten or more seconds, cutting off valuable...
  
  
• Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
  If you have noticed a pattern of heavy snoring, shortness of breath or a choking sensation during the night, then you may have sleep apnea.
  
  
• Sleep Apnea Can Kill
  Sleep apnea is a common condition that can kill you. Are you a heavy snorer who stops breathing during the night? Get help at your local sleep clinic. All about me.
  
  
• Sleep Apnea FAQ
  There are many frequently asked questions when it comes to the sleeping disorder known as sleep apnea. Here we look at a few of the most common ones.
  
  
• The Seriousness of Sleep Apnea
  Some of the people who snore are actually suffering from a condition knows as sleep apnea. A symptom of sleep apnea is snoring, and what is happening is the the snore actually stops breathing while they are asleep.