Articles, tagged with "sleep apnea", page 1
07th March 2012
As for fixed pressure CPAP machines, the ResMed S9 elite CPAP with Exhalation Pressure Relief (EPR) is at the forefront of the fight against Obstructive Sleep Apnea. At a whisper quiet 24dBA, this machine is sure not to disturb your slumber. The ResMed S...
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Author:
Satya Narayan
05th April 2011
Individuals whose sleep patterns or ability to sleep comfortably and deeply may be disrupted by breathing difficulties, can be helped by using a medical device known as a BiPAP machine. This machine was developed in the 1980s as a non-invasive way to assi...
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Author:
Art Jones
09th November 2010
CPAP mask or Continuous Positive Airway Pressure masks, are widely used by persons troubled by sleep apnea. It is part of the CPAP machine used in positive airway therapy. The idea would be to sleep with a CPAP mask on. Pressurized air is then pumped on t...
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Author:
Ken Edwards
29th October 2010
A sleep apnea pillow is considered one of many natural cures for mild sleep apnea. It reduces the chances of soft tissues at the back of the throat from collapsing into the air ways. A clogged air passage causes a person to snore and then gasp for air. Th...
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Author:
Ken Edwards
26th October 2010
Sleep is required for the body to function, grow, and heal after being injured. The majority of researchers recommend that adults require from six to eight hours of sleep each night. Many people, however, cannot achieve this. Up to 20 million Americans al...
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Author:
Alan B. Densky, CH
20th July 2010
CPAP machines or continuous positive air pressure can give great relief to sleep apnea sufferers. While they can improve the quality of sleep and stop some of the frightening symptoms of sleep apnea, they can be uncomfortable to wear at first, and side ef...
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Author:
Kathy Joyce
21st June 2010
Sinus nasal polyps are growths that result from inflamed mucus membranes in the sinuses and nasal passages. They can extend to the opening of the nostrils, or even down to the throat area. These growths can block the nasal passages. Nasal polyps are...
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Author:
jillghprx
03rd March 2010
Within the nose are bony projections that promote the air-filtration and air-conditioning functions of the upper respiratory tract, called sinus turbinates. These protrude to enhance the surface area of the nose as well as to keep the nasal cavity moist a...
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Author:
jillghprx
18th February 2010
Copyright (c) 2010 Kenneth Lee
The ability to increase concentration and mental alertness really depends on how your brain functions. The brain requires lots of oxygen, its main source of fuel, to function at its peak; it uses approximately 20 percent ...
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Author:
Kenny Lee
09th February 2010
I recently was contacted by Bob Stanton from A.W.A.K.E., Truckers for a Cause. This is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the health of America's Truckers. Specifically A.W.A.K.E. is a network of people helping people with sleep apnea. Bob and...
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Author:
power inverter expert
09th December 2009
Half of panic disorder sufferers require nocturnal panic attacks treatment. While night attacks account for just 10% of attacks, sufferers are more worried about these. Night attacks can be a little more difficult to diagnose since they can be mistaken fo...
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Author:
Phil Tsang
13th August 2009
This purpose of this article is to explain the treatments of sleep apnea with CPAP and BIPAP Machines.
CPAP Treatments
CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) is the most common treatment for patients who have been diagnosed for
Sleep Apnea. Th...
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Author:
Jorock
29th May 2009
Feeling tired and sleepy? How many times you feel you didn't have enough energy to do something you want to do? You are not alone; every 1 out of 4 persons suffers from tiredness in United States and Europe. According to NSF study, 25% of all women suffer...
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Author:
Gerry Restrivera
03rd March 2009
Overweight and obesity are among the most common health concerns in modern society, and many people fail to keep their weight under control. Obesity is connected with accumulation of fat in the body, that leads to increases of the body mass. Obesity is a ...
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Author:
Linda Moore
17th December 2008
If you are one of the many who suffer from poor sleep then please read on. Sleep is a vital part of life, and time and again people think they can do without much sleep. Eventually it will catch up with you, and life will start to slow down. It is very im...
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Author:
kevin foulds