Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a sleeping disorder in which breathing becomes irregular, disrupted and even briefly stops multiple times during the night.
While most people require an oral device or a CPAP (continuous positive airways pressure) machine during sleep, lifestyle can also help improve the medical condition.
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Waking up at night covered in sweat is not pleasant but, thankfully, for many people it’s due to a bad dream and is a rare occurrence. However, when sweating heavily during sleep becomes the norm rather than the exception, it’s time to explore the reasons behind the problem and find a suitable cure.
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Are you one of the many people who suffer from sleep apnea? If you have recently been diagnosed with this condition, there are some important pieces of information to take into account if you hope to alleviate the associated symptoms. …

Nasal congestion caused by a cold or flu can make sleeping difficult for anyone. However, when you have sleep apnea, congestion can be even more problematic.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of this sleep disorder, resulting in breathing difficulties caused by a narrowing of the upper airways while asleep. A runny or blocked nose compounds the problem.
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In many cases, having a cough is a common but minor symptom of the common cold or flu.
While the coughing goes away on its own, in some situations a cough can become chronic, which could indicate there’s an underlying medical problem….

When a friend complains about their partner’s snoring, many people might not think much about it. But if the snoring is so bad your friend needs earplugs just to sleep, that’s a real problem. It most likely is a sign of sleep apnea….

Millions of people around the world suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that causes pauses in breathing during sleep. Many people have mild sleep apnea although even this can leave you tired and not fully functional due to the lack of proper sleep. Positional Therapy might help….

There are many physical conditions which can lead to the onset of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Some common issues include obesity, a genetic predisposition, smoking cigarettes, and an excessive use of alcohol. However, another variable that can sometimes play a critical role involves the physical dimensions of the neck. …

Tonsillitis is a rather common disease that causes generalized discomfort and pain when swallowing. Since this condition involves the tonsils (located in the throat area), people wonder whether having them removed can help with the symptoms of other disorders that also affect this area, such as sleep apnea….

Why is choosing the right mattress so important if you have sleep apnea? Although it’s important to get treatment for the condition, there are some lifestyle changes you can make to ease the symptoms. …