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Sleep Apnea and Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep apnea stinks. For many reasons. You wake up in the middle of the night gasping for breath. You sound like a lumber yard of snores while you sleep, and you keep up your family members in the proc ...
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Apria EditorialHow Dentists Use Oral Appliances to Treat Sleep Apnea
Did you know your dentist can help diagnose and even treat sleep apnea? In fact, dentists are often the first to notice signs of sleep disorders, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), during routine che ...
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Apria EditorialQ&A #10 Does Sleep Apnea Treatment Really Help?
Do you feel skeptical about the treatments for sleep apnea? Wondering if you’ll ever get sleep again but unsure if the treatment is worth it? It can seem frightening to have to go through therapy or c ...
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Apria EditorialShushing Your CPAP Machine
You are not sure who is more excited about your new CPAP machine—you or your partner. Visions of silent, blissful slumber dance in your heads You prepare for your first night’s sleep, turn it on, and. ...
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Apria EditorialQ&A #9 Does Wearing a CPAP Machine Hurt ?
Trying new things can seem scary at first. But once it’s said and done, you realize it’s not that bad. In the same way, a CPAP machine can seem scary to use. But once your body gets used to it, your c ...
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Apria EditorialQ&A #7 Are CPAP Machines Useful for Mild Sleep Apnea?
Just like salsa, when you put the word “mild” in front of “sleep apnea,” it sounds benign. But jalapeños are spicy in any quantity, and the effects of sleep apnea, regardless of the severity, are real ...
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Apria EditorialQ&A #8 Can Sleep Apnea Kill You?
It ruins your rest, but can sleep apnea kill you? Quick answer: no. However, when you look more deeply into the causes behind sleep apnea and the problem it presents, you can see plenty of ways sleep ...
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Apria EditorialQ&A #5 Is There a Cure for Sleep Apnea?
If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you know how difficult life can be. The constant snoring, the lack of sleep, the irritability. It can all be little overwhelming. If you let it, it can take ...
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Apria EditorialUnderstanding the Link Between Sleep Apnea and Depression
Can Sleep Apnea Cause Depression and Anxiety? Sleep apnea, specifically obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), is a serious health condition that affects more than just your sleep. It is often linked to other ...
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Apria EditorialWhat Are Sleep Apnea Events and How Are They Measured?
There are some sleep apnea events not even a double shot of espresso can fix. No matter how many cups of coffee you down, you can't reverse the effects of a sleep pattern filled with regular sleep apn ...