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Could It Be Sleep Apnea? What an Assessment Can Clarify
If you wonder whether you have sleep apnea, the useful next step is an assessment—not choosing a diagnosis from a description online. Snoring, disturbed sleep and daytime symptoms can have different explanations. A sleep apnea assessment brings those clues together and determines whether testing is needed. It is also an opportunity to explain how sleep…
Sleep Apnea Types, Symptoms and Risk Factors
Sleep apnea involves repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. It is a medical condition, not simply another name for loud snoring. Understanding the type helps explain why treatment must be tailored to the individual. Illustration: discussing sleep symptoms and treatment options. Obstructive and central sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway repeatedly…
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