Posted in sleep apnea information on 27. Jun, 2009
We thought we’d give you some basic sleep apnea information in order to provide you with a quick overview. So here, in the most general of terms, it comes … Sleep apnea is characterised by an interruption or prevention of breathing while asleep. There are two main types – obstructive apnea (which is more common) [...]
Posted in sleep apnea information on 13. Jun, 2009
Although typically known as a condition that primarily affects adults, sleep apnea is also found in children. Childhood sleep apnea generally affects children between the ages of two and six. Seldomly does it affect infants and adolescents. The most common cause for childhood sleep apnea is the large size of adenoids and tonsils that prevent [...]
Posted in sleep apnea information on 24. Mar, 2009
Sleep apnea, also referred to as sleep apnoea, is a common sleep disorder. It’s characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. These episodes, called apneas, last 10 seconds or more and occur repeatedly throughout the night. People with sleep apnea partially awaken as they struggle to breathe, but in the morning they may not [...]
Posted in sleep apnea information on 05. Dec, 2008
Sleep apnea is a chronic health condition that can potentially worsen over time. As implied, it affects a person’s breathing during sleep (“apnea” is derived from a Greek word meaning “want of breath”). Some individual are so plagued by the condition that they are awakened every thirty seconds throughout the night. It’s also important to [...]
