Question by Caylee’s Mommy: sleep apnea? should i…? when i was in the hospital before and after i had my baby they would run in there because my machine was beeping due to my oxygen level going down, so they would make me sleep with oxygen. they said something about sleep apnea. do you think [...]
Question by Gonetoday: Questions about Sleep Apnea? I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a couple years ago. I was doing well on the CPAP machine in the beginning, but lately it seems like its not putting out air as powerfully as it did in the beginning. Although I told my doctor that I believe the [...]
Question by B-Dizzle: can a 3 year old have sleep apnea? My niece is almost 3 years old. She is about 10 lbs overweight and has trouble sleeping at night. she gasps and wakes up frequently. she also snores and breathes loudly. I am terrified of her stopping breathing so I am constantly awake watching [...]
Question by Barney Blake: My best friend has severe sleep apnea, and…? I’m a nurse, so I’m well aware what sleep apnea is, what causes it, and what the treatments are. My problem is that my best friend (age 53) has SEVERE sleep apnea, he goes for 30-45 seconds without breathing (while asleep). Its affecting [...]
Question by Anastasia Beaverhausen: Sleep apnea, little REM sleep, insomnia? Hi there- Recently diagnosed with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Also it has been stated that I am not staying in REM sleep for any useful length of time. I usually sleep very little at night…always have been nocturnal. I sleep best during the day. [...]
Question by Ashley: About a surgery for Sleep Apnea.? I have sleep Apnea and my doctor recommended getting a surgery to basically hollow out my throat so i can breathe at night. the surgery is abbreviated UPPP. My friend, whos parents are doctors, does not think i shound get it because of risks and the [...]
Question by : Is sleep apnea a result of obesity, or is obesity a cause of sleep apnea.? My doctor thinks I may have sleep apnea and wants me to be evaluated through a sleep test. Well, my insurance won’t pick that cost up, and it’s an expensive evaluation. Looking at the machines available, it [...]
Question by LaDyLuCk: Do you have sleep apnea? Do you have to sleep EVERYNIGHT with a breathing machine? to cure it? (My doctor thinks I have it…and I have a sleep study in a few days) Just wondered how this is cured. Best answer: Answer by eric eTry putting carrots on your eyes. it prevents [...]
Question by LaRae L: sleep apnea – what can change with proper treatment? my grandmother has sleep apnea. my mom, who works at a sleep lab and also has sleep apnea, always knew this and believes she has had it for 10 or so years and has told her to get a test done. well [...]
Question by fred6636: I just got diagnosed with sleep apnea? I assume a cpap is my future. Any advice on how to adjust to life on one? What If I drop my 65 pounds of extra weight- can I possibly put my cpap in the closet with my old computers?????? Best answer: Answer by sophiebwhy [...]