Sleep Apnea is a common but serious sleep disorder. The disorder is caused by repetitive periods when airflow is interrupted during sleep due to a narrowing or closure to the throat.
Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
Sleep clinics want you to stay as close to your night-time routine as possible in order to get the best results. Most sleep labs will give you check-in instructions a day or two before your study.
Treatment Options
For milder cases of sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend only lifestyle changes, such as losing weight or reducing alcohol consumption.
Living with Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea increases during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester or with extra weight gain. Seek out all the treatment options. Track how you are feeling daily by creating a log or system.
Men
As part of our patient-focused mission, Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners is committed to identifying, creating, and partnering with other groups to create resources.
Women
Produced with the Society for Women's Health Research and MyApnea.org, this two-page toolkit helps women assess their risk factors and potential signs of sleep apnea.
Children and Teens
Symptoms of sleep apnea in children may be similar but differ in some important ways from those in adults. If parents have any concerns related to the below, they should speak to their pediatrician.
