Jan 9, 2025 · Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. This can prevent your body from getting enough oxygen. If someone …

Jan 9, 2025 · How sleep apnea affects your health Untreated sleep apnea prevents you from getting enough rest, which can cause problems with concentrating, remembering things, making decisions, …

Jul 26, 2023 · Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with increased cardiovascular risks, but a study found that reduced blood oxygen levels, largely explained by interrupted breathing, accounted …

Jan 9, 2025 · Your provider will also ask if you are using medicines, such as opioids, that could affect your sleep or cause breathing symptoms related to sleep apnea. They may also ask whether you …

Feb 12, 2025 · Undiagnosed sleep apnea in children can cause behavioral problems and affect their health. Learn about causes of and treatments for sleep apnea in children.

Mar 24, 2022 · Most people who have obesity hypoventilation syndrome also have sleep apnea. It is not clear why obesity hypoventilation syndrome affects some people who have obesity and not others. …

Mar 24, 2022 · Sleep tests can help your doctor diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders such as sleep apnea, sleep-related seizure disorders, sleep-related movement disorders, and sleep disorders …

Sep 1, 2023 · Obstructive sleep apnea affects millions of adults worldwide, including more than 24 million in the United States. However, most cases, 90%, remain undiagnosed. The condition results …

Mar 24, 2022 · CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a machine that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open while you sleep. Your healthcare provider may prescribe CPAP to treat …

Jan 9, 2025 · Central sleep apnea is caused by problems with the way your brain controls your breathing while you sleep. Your age, family history, lifestyle habits, other medical conditions, and some …