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03/11/08, Ask Dr. MaoIf you are tossing and turning all through the night, you are missing out on the most crucial key to maintaining your health, energy, and immunity.
Should I have surgery to treat obstructive sleep apnea?
07/13/07, HealthwiseSleep apnea occurs when you regularly stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the number of times an hour that you stop breathing (apnea) or that air flow to your lungs is re
Melatonin
07/28/08, HealthwiseMelatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain, that helps regulate sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of melatonin are found in foods such as meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables. It is also a
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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
07/13/07, HealthwiseContinuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) uses a machine to help a person who has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) breathe more easily during sleep. A CPAP machine increases air pressure in your throat so that your airway does not
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for obstructive sleep apnea and snoring
07/13/07, HealthwiseTonsillectomy and adenoidectomy are surgeries that remove the tonsils or adenoids. These surgeries are:
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for obstructive sleep apnea
07/13/07, HealthwiseUvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a procedure that removes excess tissue in the throat to make the airway wider. This sometimes can allow air to move through the throat more easily when you breathe, reducing the severity of obstructive
Tracheostomy for obstructive sleep apnea
07/13/07, HealthwiseTracheostomy is sometimes used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this surgery, the surgeon creates a permanent opening in the neck to the windpipe (trachea). He or she then puts a tube into the opening to let air in.
Sleep Apnea - Treatment Overview
07/13/07, HealthwiseTreatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) includes lifestyle changes, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) (to prevent the airway from closing during sleep), the use of dental devices (oral breathing devices) to help keep your ai
Sleep Apnea - Surgery
07/13/07, HealthwiseSurgery for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is usually not done unless other treatments have failed or you are unable or choose not to use other treatments.
Sleep Apnea - Other Treatment
07/13/07, HealthwiseOther treatment choices for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) include:
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