Sleep Apnea: A Weighty Issue

Posted in: Sleep apnea- Jun 10, 2013 No Comments

Sleep apnea is the condition for where there are pauses in breathing during sleep. These are defined by medical terminology when an individual literally stops breathing. There are two types of apneas Central and Obstructive. This is a common problem among the morbidly obese which requires them to wear an oxygen mask so they can […]

Sleep Apnea: A Sleep Disorder That Can Be Fatal

Posted in: Sleep apnea- Apr 14, 2013 No Comments

Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can be life threatening and at times fatal. People with sleep apnea often fall asleep normally; however, once asleep their ability to breathe is blocked. Usually this inability to breathe is caused by the muscles in the throat relaxing too much and collapsing into the airway. The […]