World Sleep Foundation » Sleep Apnea http://worldsleepfoundation.org Sleep Well Live Well Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:44:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Dr. Paul Donohue: Patient cannot tolerate sleep apnea mask http://worldsleepfoundation.org/dr-paul-donohue-patient-cannot-tolerate-sleep-apnea-mask.htm http://worldsleepfoundation.org/dr-paul-donohue-patient-cannot-tolerate-sleep-apnea-mask.htm#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:45:27 +0000 lowes1 http://worldsleepfoundation.org/dr-paul-donohue-patient-cannot-tolerate-sleep-apnea-mask.htm

Dear Dr. Donohue: On my own, I went to a sleep clinic to be assessed for sleep apnea. After two nights there, I was told I need a CPAP machine. They decided I needed a full-face mask because I am a mouth-breather. After the first night, I knew I could not wear that mask. Finally, after five months of stress, I went to my heart doctor and a lung doctor. They told me not to put myself through such …

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]]> http://worldsleepfoundation.org/dr-paul-donohue-patient-cannot-tolerate-sleep-apnea-mask.htm/feed 0 Donohue: Many devices available to treat sleep apnea http://worldsleepfoundation.org/donohue-many-devices-available-to-treat-sleep-apnea.htm http://worldsleepfoundation.org/donohue-many-devices-available-to-treat-sleep-apnea.htm#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:45:12 +0000 lowes1 http://worldsleepfoundation.org/donohue-many-devices-available-to-treat-sleep-apnea.htm

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: On my own, I went to a sleep clinic to be assessed for sleep apnea. After two nights there, I was told I need a CPAP machine. They decided I needed a full face mask because I am a mouth-breather.

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With millions of Americans suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, new robotic surgery is a bit of hope. How it works in tonight's Health Watch.

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Robots may be able to help humans with sleep apnea sleep easier.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration today, Feb. 6, took a significant step toward potential regulation of the screening and treatment of drivers at risk for obstructive sleep apnea.

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Robots may be able to help humans with sleep apnea sleep easier.

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It’s estimated 10 to 12 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, when the airway is blocked during sleep. The condition can lead to all sorts of health problems. Now a new robotic surgery could be the solution.

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How much tiger is in your tank as you start the day? Not much, if you've been tossing and turning at night due to sleep apnea. Or if your partner has shaken the foundation with his or her snoring.

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New figures reveal that sleep disorders are costing the Australian economy more than $5.1 billion each year. The staggering amount covers health costs and loss of productivity for the more than 1.5 million workers suffering from sleep disorders including sleep apnea and insomnia.

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During February — National Heart Month — the Kewanee Hospital Sleep Lab shares some facts concerning sleep apnea and the affect it can have on the heart. 

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