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By Kris Snow on September 13th, 2009

Sleep Apnea: Causes, Effects, Symptoms, and Treatments From a Sleep Disorder Technician

Just some information for those who have or suspect they have sleep apnea. I am both an EMT and a Senior Sleep Disorder Technician working at several different labs in and around Salt Lake City (one company, many labs), and have spent a long time learning everything I can about sleep apnea first hand.
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Please let me know if you found this helpful and if you have further questions please ask, I have been helping people better understand this condition face to face for years in our labs, and like trying to teach people how to tell if they might have apnea and why treating it will extend their lives.
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This is a first draft, and ironically I wrote it in my free time at the lab tonight, so if any major errors or omissions are brought to my attention I will revise them ASAP.

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By prowriter111 on June 9th, 2009

Sleep Apnea and Erectile Dysfunction

The connection between sleep apnea and erectile dysfunction.

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By Kris Snow on April 2nd, 2009

Do You Have Sleep Apnea?

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Chances are you do. When taking into account the fact that the sleep-breathing disorder has become as prevalent a diagnosis as asthma, and considering that an estimated 90% of the those who have apnea have not even been diagnosed, let alone treated, you can bet your buck the odds are against you.

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By Southgate on March 16th, 2009

Are You Snoring?

Though snoring may not seem to be a sign of an underlying disorder, it needs your careful attention in order to avoid many social and physical ailments.

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By Rohan Agrawal on November 16th, 2008

The Four Proven Tips to Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep All Night

Tossing and turning during the night, never finding out why you weren’t sleeping. Was it due to a mordacious disease such as sleep apnea or just caused by a bit too much of caffeine. Learn the crucial tips from a first person witness.

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By hotsauce369 on September 24th, 2008

Sleep Apnea

Apnea, which in Greek translates to ἄπνοια, is a short term discontinuation of breathing.

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By mystry on August 13th, 2008

Apnea Sleep Disorders

A large number of people suffer with one of the many sleep disorders. It is wise to know about sleep apnea for to ignore it may cause serious and life threatening illness.

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By lfcalland on July 29th, 2008

Sleeping Time: 13 Rules to Prevent Insomnia

Sleeping takes one third of our living time, and a good night of sleep is responsible for repairing our body, physiology and keeping the mental health. The lack of sleeping and insomnia may cause headaches, fatigue, liver diseases, lack of focus, sleepiness and paranoia. What should you do to have a good night of sleep and prevent insomnia?

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