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| − | + | More than 18 million people in the Unites States suffer from some form of sleep apnea.<ref name="rf1"> http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-disorders-problems/sleep-apnea</ref> The two primary forms of sleep apnea include central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea. The majority of people suffer from obstructive apnea. Diagnosis is simple but inconvenient, as most people will be need to undergo a sleep study to confirm the diagnosis and severity of the apnea. Once diagnosed, the available treatment options are effective and often do not require the use of any medications. | |
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#*Let your doctor know of your problems. Depending on your situation, some medications may need to be avoided that can cause further problems due to your sleep apnea.<ref name="rf4" /> | #*Let your doctor know of your problems. Depending on your situation, some medications may need to be avoided that can cause further problems due to your sleep apnea.<ref name="rf4" /> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
