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Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Occur Together More Often Than You Think

Insomnia—characterized by difficulties initiating or remaining asleep throughout the night—and sleep apnea—characterized by complete or partial reduction in breathing during sleep—are the two most common sleep disorders, and each is associated with great impairment to daytime functioning and quality of life. Did you know these two debilitating conditions also frequently co-occur within the same patient? …

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Treatment & Management

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience obstructed or restricted breathing for periods of 10 seconds or longer during sleep. Doctors typically can diagnose OSA in two ways: via an overnight sleep study at a clinic or an at-home test. Left untreated, OSA may raise the risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, heart arrhythmia or insulin …

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Insights into obstructive sleep apnea research

Obstructive sleep apnea is a newly recognized significant risk factor for hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke and cognitive dysfunction; this disorder disturbs metabolic function, promoting insulin resistance and impairing metabolism. Characterized by frequent episodes of upper airway obstruction resulting in hypoxia and sleep disruption, obstructive sleep apnea is present in over 2% of the population in …

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The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Prehypertension and Masked Hypertension in Men With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure on Prehypertension and Masked Hypertension in Men With Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension are common conditions that frequently coexist. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces blood pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and sustained hypertension. However, the impact of CPAP on patients with …

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