Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep. It can cause serious health problems such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, and heart failure. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, such as weight loss, quitting smoking, and sleeping on your side; use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine; or surgery. Sleep apnea can have a tremendous impact on quality of life, leading to daytime sleepiness, and impairing cognitive and physical performance. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are important for restoring and preserving good health.
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