sleep apnea Tag

26 Oct Snoring Could Be A Sign of Sleep Apnea

Posted at 06:14h in Better Breathing, Sleep 3 Comments

If you snore, you could have obstructive sleep apnea, and you should mention this to your doctor. Not everyone who...

07 Jun O2verlap Study Is Enrolling Participants

Posted at 06:12h in COPD Research, Oxygen 3 Comments

People with obstructive sleep apnea have periods during sleep where they stop breathing because their upper airways occlude when they...

06 Jul If You Have COPD, You’re At Risk For Sleep Apnea

Posted at 06:45h in COPD Research, Sleep 2 Comments

People with COPD often experience nighttime awakenings due to coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and breathlessness. What they may not be...

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