For the first time, researchers have shown that tackling obstructive sleep apnea’s two root causes at once, using both oxygen and a jaw-forwarding device, can dramatically cut breathing interruptions ...
Continuous positive airway pressure machines, otherwise known as CPAP, are used to help persons with sleep apnea, who may experience periods of impaired breathing through the night when throat muscles ...
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Dangers of uncontrolled sleep apnea

Research also suggests untreated sleep apnea is linked to a heightened risk of Parkinsons disease, a movement disorder ...
Share on Pinterest Lower blood oxygen levels due to sleep apnea may explain the higher cardiovascular risk faced by people with this condition. Image credit: milorad kravic/Getty Images. A new study ...
Do you snore? Snoring and sleep apnea can be correlated. Ignoring snoring, and the possibility of sleep apnea can have serious consequences for your overall health and well-being. Some of the ...
When the body is deprived of oxygen during breathing interruptions caused by sleep apnea, insulin resistance can increase. This leads to higher blood sugar levels over time. Undiagnosed or untreated ...