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Topic: Sleep Apnea

Related:
  Sleep    Apnea  
  Obstructive Sleep Apnea    Sleep apnea syndrome symptoms  
  Sleep Disorders    Sleep and Dreams  
  Baby Sleep    Sleep Problems  
  Sleep Study    Number of sleeps  
  Lack of Sleep    Sleep deprivation  

 
 
 Vital Stats
The Brain has inferred the following facts from reading text collected on the topic:
Favorite body part(s):Lungs,  Heart,  Teeth
Favorite activity(s):Sleeping,  Sleepwalking sleepwalker
People talk about their ..:Childhood trauma
Bad point(s):Pessimistic
Personality:Depressive,  Nervous,  Easily addicted
Ultimate fantasy(s):Having severe anorexia
Medical note(s):Heart attack imminent,  Undergoing therapy,  Family history of schizophrenia
Worst habit(s):Belching,  Smoking,  Drinking
Favorite quote(s):"I don't suffer from insanity. I enjoy every minute of it."
"Fill what's empty , empty what's full, and scratch where it itches." - the Duchess of Windsor, when asked what is the secret of a long and happy life
 
 
 Expert Talk
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Steve Riggins,
Software Deveoper

Software for automated detection of obstructive sleep apnea from the ECG has been contributed to PhysioToolkit.
Brian Mengel,
Civil Servant

Reznick is among the first physicians in the country to perform the Somnoplasty procedure for obstructive sleep apnea following its FDA clearance.
Albert Graham,
Backyard Pool Drainer

Diagnosing patients suspected of or diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea can involve tests to establish or support a diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
They are less effective for treating people with moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea and people who are obese.
Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous disorder with fairly benign symptoms such as loud snoring at night, and morning headaches or daytime bouts of sleepiness.
Miles Rhodes,
Wine Taster

Obstructive sleep apnea is an unsuccessful attempt to breathe through the nose and mouth, caused by obstruction which may involve the soft palate, uvula, nose, tonsils, adenoids, or base of the tongue.
Sleep apnea is characterized by stoppages in breathing during sleep, which are accompanied by loud, habitual snoring.
Adam Findley,
Professional Motivator

Stanford researchers have introduced a technology that could help solve obstructive sleep apnea by shrinking the excess tissues that obstruct breathing when the airway relaxes during sleep.
Billie Kirgan,
Machinist

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is caused by a blockage of the airway, usually when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses and closes during sleep.
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with a nocturnal airway patency appliance.
Chrissie Tanner,
Homemaker and Mom

Child sleep specialists put snoring into two categories: benign snoring and the kind of snoring that indicates obstructive sleep apnea.
Arthur Dawkins,
Astro-physicist

Menn has participated in pioneering research in the use of dental devices in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea and was one of the authors of the ASDA position papers in this field.
 
 
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