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Question: I now live near the coast in California and use a CPAP machine nightly. I am planning to move to a higher altitude in Colorado (7,000 to 8,000 ft). What effect will this have on my sleep apnea?Answer: It will not an effect on your sleep apnea, just your machine. Make sure when you get there you change your altitude on your CPAP machine. If not you will not get the prescribed pressure.
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Question: Can we die during sleep, if we have sleep APNEA? I mean, in severe cases. Thanks. Can anyone give me tips of how to avoid it? I know some, but I would like to know if there is a cure for it.Answer: CAN WE DIE SLEEP
 Los Angeles Times | Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes, Small Lesions in Brain Occupational Health and Safety People with severe sleep apnea may have an increased risk of silent strokes and small lesions in the brain, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2012. ?We found a surprisingly high ... Sleep Apnea, Silent Strokes Linked: Study Sleep apnea may make people more prone to silent strokes Sleep Apnea Raises Silent Stroke Risk |
 Los Angeles Times | Sleep Apnea Linked to Silent Strokes WebMD 1, 2012 -- A common sleep disorder is associated with an increased risk of symptomless but serious strokes called ?silent strokes,? German researchers report. Sleep apnea, a condition marked by periodic interruptions in breathing during sleep, ... Sleep Apnea Common in Stroke High Rate of Sleep Apnea in Patients With Silent Strokes Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds |
Sleep Well: Researchers pursue new treatment for sleep apnea Arizona Daily Sun ROSENBERG: I have heard that there may be some type of implantable device being developed for the treatment of sleep apnea. Is this true? A: Yes, that is true. There are now clinical trials being performed in the United States for an implantable ... |
 Mother Nature Network (blog) | Study: Sleep apnea causes 'silent' strokes Mother Nature Network (blog) Sleep apnea, the condition in which one suddenly stops breathing while sleeping, is already known to have deleterious effects on health, including memory loss and an increased risk of stroke. But a new study has found that the condition may have any ... Stroke conference in New Orleans unveils study results |
90 Million Americans Will Be Snoring This Valentines Day San Francisco Chronicle (press release) Sleep Group Solutions, a leading airway management company focusing in dental continuing education, teaches dentists how to screen and treat sleep apnea and snoring. This Valentine's Day, couples across the US will be indulging in chocolates, ... |
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