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    Obstructive sleep apnea

    Obstructive sleep apnea can greatly affect quality of life. Sleeping poorly can make you feel tired and “beat” during the day. Some people then fall asleep involuntarily for a very short time during the day – a phenomenon known as “microsleep.” This mostly happens when sitting or during quiet and more passive situations, for example ... more...

  • The human body

    What is “normal” sleep?

    A good night’s sleep is when you fall asleep easily, do not fully wake up during the night, do not wake up too early, and feel refreshed in the morning. Regularly having difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night is not normal for healthy people of any age. more...

  • Research summaries

    Obstructive sleep apnea - informedhealth

    People with obstructive sleep apnea snore heavily and experience longer phases of shallow breathing (hypopnea) and breathing pauses when they sleep. This happens because their airways narrow and sometimes become completely blocked when they lie down to relax. Snoring itself is harmless; but breathing pauses can wake you up and keep you from ... more...

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    Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea - Obstructive sleep ...

    People who have obstructive sleep apnea snore loudly and stop breathing for short periods of time while they are sleeping. Read about what can help here. more...

  • Treatments and diagnostic tests

    What happens during a sleep study?

    What happens during a sleep study? Not everyone needs the same amount of sleep, but it can really affect your physical and mental health if you regularly do not get enough sleep, or have trouble falling asleep or sleeping through the night. more...

  • Real-life stories

    Christa - Real-life story - Obstructive sleep apnea ...

    (Jupiterimages / Photos.com) Christa, 59 years old “About eight years ago I noticed that for some reason I always felt tired. Also, in the mornings, my throat felt dry, I often had a headache, and I found it hard to concentrate. more...

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    CPAP therapy: How to deal with common problems ...

    Tips for dealing with typical problems. The mask doesn't fit quite right: The breathing masks are available in different sizes. If you have the feeling that your mask doesn't fit well, you can try out a different mask size. more...

  • Real-life stories

    Manfred - Real-life story - Obstructive sleep apnea ...

    I have the impression that it often takes many years for sleep apnea to be diagnosed at all. Some doctors put the symptoms down to burnout, as in my case, or depression, or, in women, menopause as well. more...

  • Real-life stories

    Joachim - Real-life story - Obstructive sleep apnea ...

    The mask only bothered me at the start. I needed some time to get used to it. The amazing thing about the treatment was that I felt an immediate effect. After my first night using this machine I felt reborn. more...

Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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