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The information on this website is from a patient's perspective and is intended to help create awareness and enable fellow patients to have better success with treatment. Use at your own risk. Always ask a doctor.
Thanks,
Dave

Does your spouse/ brother/ friend/ roommate gasp while sleeping?

Does your sleep-mate look like this video when sleeping? Do you notice gasping or periods of not breathing while sleeping?

This video shows a typical breathing pattern of someone who has sleep apnea.  An “apnea” is an episode of not breathing and varies in frequency.  Mild sleep apnea may mean apnea occurrences a handful of times [...]

Demonstration of Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea Treatment

The Medical News Network put out this almost 30-minute episode all about sleep apnea causes, symptoms and treatments. The interview is with Dr. Brock Rondeau who goes through sleep apnea causes, sleep apnea symptoms and some of the latest treatment options available including oral appliances.

What I found interesting was his demonstration of oral [...]

Video: Introduction to Sleep Apnea from iVillage

If you want a good introduction to sleep apnea, iVillage covered the topic on their TV show and you can watch the video right here. I think it is a great introduction and presents some of the realities and reasons why diagnosis and treatment should be sought for those who suffer the symptoms.

Video: New Sleep Apnea Public Service Announcement

Just released by the American Sleep Apnea Association, this video will be on TV as part of the upcoming National Sleep Apnea Awareness Week from March 3-8, 2008. Why wait? Watch it now on YouTube:

The ASAA’s goal is to “to educate and raise awareness on sleep apnea, treatment, medical information, and resources”. [...]

Video: Sleep Apnea Symptons and Treatment

Dr. Schwimmer of The Snoring Center Medical Center talks about sleep apnea on the Good Morning Texas talk show. He talks about the symptoms of sleep apnea, the steps to take to get diagnosed and the treatment options.

Check out some of these other Snoring Center videos on YouTube. Some good information [...]