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More Than Just Snoring: What Is Sleep Apnea, and Should You Be Worried?
Why you should worry about snoring and daytime sleepiness
The most undiagnosed sleep disorder in the country may also be the most dangerous: Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that robs more than 20 million Americans of rest every night. Read More
Snoring and Sleep Apnea Overview
• The Science Behind Snoring
• Understanding the Causes of Sleep Apnea, and Factors That Increase Your Risk
• Health Risks of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Apnea Symptoms
• Video: Scary Sleep Apnea Symptoms
• Sleep Apnea and Snoring: When to Call a Doctor
• How Sleep Apnea Is Diagnosed
• My Story: My Night in the Sleep Lab
• 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Sleep Apnea
• The Best Websites for Snorers and Sleep Apnea Patients
Read more about sleep apnea
• Understanding the Causes of Sleep Apnea, and Factors That Increase Your Risk
• Health Risks of Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Sleep Apnea Symptoms
• Video: Scary Sleep Apnea Symptoms
• Sleep Apnea and Snoring: When to Call a Doctor
• How Sleep Apnea Is Diagnosed
• My Story: My Night in the Sleep Lab
• 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Sleep Apnea
• The Best Websites for Snorers and Sleep Apnea Patients
Read more about sleep apnea
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Expert David Rapoport Gives Advice on Sleep Apnea, CPAP, and Alternative Therapies
Dr. David Rapoport
Director of the Sleep Medicine Program at the NYU School of Medicine
Q: I just started using my CPAP machine and have noticed a big improvement in my sleep. Do I need to use it every night?
A: Absolutely. Studies have shown that the moment you remove your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask, obstructive sleep apnea returns. While you may be able to get away with one or two nights without the machine, the symptoms will eventually come back. It's simple: If you don't wear the mask, you will have sleep apnea episodes. Read More
A: Absolutely. Studies have shown that the moment you remove your continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask, obstructive sleep apnea returns. While you may be able to get away with one or two nights without the machine, the symptoms will eventually come back. It's simple: If you don't wear the mask, you will have sleep apnea episodes. Read More
Treatments for Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Treatment Options for Snoring
• 4 Simple Strategies for Treating Mild Sleep Apnea at Home
• Treatment With CPAP: An Overnight Cure for Sleep Apnea?
• Sleep Apnea Treatment: 5 Steps to Choosing the Right CPAP Machine
• CPAP Complications: What to Expect When Starting Treatment for Sleep Apnea
• CPAP Testimonials: 3 Patients' Honest Opinions of Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Sleep Apnea Surgery: What You Need to Know Now
• The Downside of Sleep Apnea Surgery
• A Chronic Snorer's Surgery Success
• Medication for Daytime Sleepiness
• Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea: How 2 Patients Beat the Vicious Cycle
Read the latest news on sleep apnea
• 4 Simple Strategies for Treating Mild Sleep Apnea at Home
• Treatment With CPAP: An Overnight Cure for Sleep Apnea?
• Sleep Apnea Treatment: 5 Steps to Choosing the Right CPAP Machine
• CPAP Complications: What to Expect When Starting Treatment for Sleep Apnea
• CPAP Testimonials: 3 Patients' Honest Opinions of Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Sleep Apnea Surgery: What You Need to Know Now
• The Downside of Sleep Apnea Surgery
• A Chronic Snorer's Surgery Success
• Medication for Daytime Sleepiness
• Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea: How 2 Patients Beat the Vicious Cycle
Read the latest news on sleep apnea
Video: Perspectives on Snoring and Sleep Apnea
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Apnea and ObesityA big neck and a high BMI puts you at risk
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CPAP TherapyYou'll wish you'd tried it sooner
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Partners and SpousesMy wife convinced me to get tested
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A Lifesaving Machine"I am confident that I will wake up"
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