I am doing an assignment on the mental conditions caused after a person is diagnosed with sleep apnea. This means what type of issues they mentally encounter as a result of sleep apnea (such as depression, changes the must do in their environment etc.) And I would like some literature to read and information that Sleep Apnea causes that most would not be aware to know about.

If you’re not going to give me a sincere answer than don’t bother! This is a serious condition and don’t need annoying people giving me stupid answers. I need actual answers. If you feel like giving me a stupid immature questions please don’t and grow up. This is not a chatting forum. If you want chatting go on yahoo messanger…thanks.
I’m only 28yrs. old and don’t want to be hooked up to a machine to help me breathe at night. My tonsils are abnormally big and removing them could very well solve my sleep apnea forever. My Surgery is scheduled for Aug 10th.

As a Doctor and a Health Coach, I find that many of my patients and clients ask me about snoring.  It usually isn’t THEIR snoring they’re concerned about, but rather their spouse’s!  So in the interest of a good night’s sleep for the “non-snoring” population, here are some tips to help our beloved “afflicted” ones: 

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Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by pauses in breathing while you sleep. Basically, once you have this condition, you miss a couple of or more breaths. Although sleep apnea is largely about structural abnormalities – that is, some of the parts of your body are not working at optimum or are not designed properly – it can be prevented. Yes, there are things that you can do to still keep your body from breathing properly. Here are some of them:

1. Don’t lie supine.

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Sleep apnea is one type of sleeping disorder  that surely cause serious problem in your life sooner or later.

Continuous suffering from sleep apnea might cause other problem or disease. But It’s no worry, You could improve your overall sleeping habit  and relieve your daytime tiredness by getting an effective and appropriate treatment.

If you could curtail the problem, you could also prevent development or onset of heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health concerns. There are many other ways to deal effectively with sleep apnea so it would not hamper your overall quality of life.

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I have obstructive sleep apnea. I had a sleep study done. I got a CPAP machine but I can’t sleep with it on. It’s very uncomfortable and I cannot fall asleep with it on. I’m scheduled for a tonsillectomy and UPPP in 9 weeks.

Everything I read online says don’t do the UPPP. Everyone on Yahoo Answers says don’t do the UPPP. Now, obviously the CPAP is not an option. I simply cannot tolerate it. The surgery is my next step.

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Of all the sleep disorders, apnea is one of the most serious. Because breathing is stopped, often hundreds of times a night, the side effects of the disorder can be debilitating. Besides persistent sleepiness, apneas can lead to depression, diabetes and even death.

There are several sleep apnea treatment methods available to deal with mild, moderate and severe cases of the disorder. The first step toward a healthier life and a better night of sleep is reading this article for more information about this sleep disorder and how to get treatment.

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