Obstructive sleep apnea is an obstruction in your upper airway that stops normal breathing for a brief time while you're sleeping. In some people, this can occur hundreds of times each night.

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At-home sleep tests are convenient and cheaper than lab studies. But there are some major differences you should know before buying. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Primary care physicians’ and sleep specialists’ adherence to recommendations for diagnosing obstructive sleep ...

NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Few things are as precious as a good night's sleep. People who snore, gasp, or stop breathing may fear overnight testing in a sleep lab. There's been a revolution in ...

WASHINGTON — Loud snoring doesn't just annoy your spouse. It could signal dangerous sleep apnea, yet millions go undiagnosed. A government move may help change that: Medicare is poised to allow ...

There are three main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA) and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA, the most common form, occurs when the muscles in the ...

Sleep apnea affects nearly 39 million people in the United States, with many more potentially undiagnosed due to the traditional requirement of a clinical sleep study. However, new options are ...

Quality improvement programs markedly increase sleep apnea testing in stroke patients, showing effective ways to improve guideline-based care.

Older adults with a combination of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated worse sleep and verbal memory ...