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Sleep Apnea

A Manual for Patients
Sleep Apnea: The Basics
Robert L. Begle, M.D.
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Table of Contents

(Click on the question below to read the answer in PDF format.)

I. What is an apnea?

II. Are there different types of apneas?

III. Do apneas ever occur normally?

IV. How do apneas occur?

  • The entire upper airway
  • Upper airway awake and open
  • Obstructed upper airway

V. What are the consequences of an apnea?

VI. How do apneas cause medical problems?

VII. What are some of the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea?

VIII. What about central apneas?

IX. What causes snoring and how does it fit into all of this?

X. How is sleep apnea diagnosed?

XI. How is obstructive sleep apnea treated? - Nasal CPAP

  • Nasal CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure)
  • Nasal CPAP tolerance
  • How to improve nasal CPAP tolerance
  • UPPP
  • Dental appliances and tongue retaining device
  • Mandible Advancement
  • Tongue Retaining Device
  • Medications
  • Other surgical techniques

XII. How is central sleep apnea treated?

XIII. What is a polysomnogram?

XIV. How can I sleep with all these things on me?

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To make an appointment at one of our two locations, call 888-717-5337 (888-71-SLEEP).

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