FAQ Sleep Apnea » breathing

If you wear a monitor for sleep apnea and hold your breath will it record as not breathing?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:38:33 +0000

Just curious, little one likes to play. So I wondered if he holds his breath on purpose during night will the monitor record as not breathing.
The test will be done at home on a portable monitor.

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PAPCap Chinstrap for CPAP

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:52:13 +0000

Mouth leaking or “mouth breathing” is a common problem for people on CPAP. Chinstraps don’t work very well because they don’t seal the air escape through the lips, so people tape their mouths closed or use denture cream to seal the lips. The PAP-Cap Chinstrap simultaneously closes the jaw and presses up on the fleshy part of the chin so that the bottom lip closes the air escape. It’s made from 100% natural cotton fabric and is mounted on a cap that works with the shape of the head instead of …

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Respiratory Therapy : What Is Sleep Apnea?

admin — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:50:15 +0000

Sleep apnea involves episodes of repetitive upper airway obstruction during sleep, and it can result in low oxygen saturation. Find out how sleep apnea can be caused by enlarged tonsils, a collapsed airway or obstructed nasal passages with help from a nurse and respiratory care practitioner in this free video on respiratory therapy and healthy breathing.

Duration : 0:1:22

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital treats RSV

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:43:15 +0000

Doctors at St. Louis Children’s Hospital advise parents to recognize the signs of RSV, and know who’s most at risk.

Duration : 0:1:57

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Newell , MTV TRUE LIFE: I Can’t Sleep — Premieres February 1, 2009

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:18:42 +0000

Behind the Scenes Production Blog, truelife.mtv.com. Five minute audition tape / demo for producers (July 3, 2008) myspace.com/newellmek — MTV True Life episode on sleep disorders. “I Can’t Sleep,” premiere February 1, 2009.

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CPAP PRO – The best CPAP mask available for sleep apnea

admin — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:56:32 +0000

CPAP PRO is a CPAP mask that has no straps or headgear. Sleep in total comfort, roll side to side, and you will still awake rested and refeshed. www.cpappro.com for ordering information.

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CPAP vs. C-Flex

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:36:11 +0000

discussion of the difference between a CPAP machine and a C-Flex machine.

Duration : 0:1:27

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Treatment for sleep apnea helps Joe Lyons sleep soundly

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:36:05 +0000

Joe Lyons sleeps better now that he’s been treated for sleep apnea at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Even better for his wife, he no longer snores.

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Views on Sleep Apnea and Memory

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:48:19 +0000

Dr. Raymond C. Perkins of the ETMC Sleep Disorders Center (etmc.org/sleep) discusses ideas about memory loss and sleep apnea.

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Obstructive sleep apnea…

admin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:36:21 +0000

My son has obstructive sleep apnea, which may get worse with closure of his palate.

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