Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea Topic Guide
Sleep Apnea (Obstructive and Central): There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea (the most common type) and central sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be caused by many factors such as strokes, heart failure, medications, or physical structures in the throat and mouth. Treatment range from medical devices to surgery.
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Insomnia Insomnia affects most people at some point in their lifetime. Insomnia is actually a symptoms of a condition, disease, or situation. Non-medical treatment of insomnia includes sleep hygiene, relaxation therapy, stimulus control, and sleep restriction. There are many medications that can be prescribed to a person with insomnia.
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Viewer Comments & ReviewsSleep Apnea - Effective TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What kinds of treatments have been effective for your sleep apnea? Sleep Apnea - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What were the symptoms of your sleep apnea? |
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