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Sleep:Snoring and Sleep Apnea

More Than Just Snoring: What Is Sleep Apnea, and Should You Be Worried?

Why you should worry about snoring and daytime sleepiness
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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


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Expert David Rapoport Gives Advice on Sleep Apnea, CPAP, and Alternative Therapies

Dr. David Rapoport
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


Video: Perspectives on Snoring and Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Apnea Obesity Doctor-Patient Video
    Apnea and Obesity
    A big neck and a high BMI puts you at risk
    ( 1:20 )
  • Sleep Apnea CPAP Doctor-Patient Video
    CPAP Therapy
    You'll wish you'd tried it sooner
    ( 1:42 )
  • Sleep Apnea Snoring Spouses Doctor-Patient Video
    Partners and Spouses
    My wife convinced me to get tested
    ( 1:40 )
  • Sleep CPAP Machine Doctor-Patient Video
    A Lifesaving Machine
    "I am confident that I will wake up"
    ( 2:09 )


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