Category: Sleep Apnoea
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Sudden Death in Sleep:Sleep Apnea
Sudden Death in Sleep Apnea People with obstructive sleep apnea have a peak in sudden death from cardiac causes during the sleeping hours. OSA is associated with neurohormonal and electrophysiological abnormalities that may increase the risk of sudden death from cardiac causes, especially during sleep. The sleep disorder can lead to atrial fibrillation and flutter.…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea in Kids
Snoring occurs during sleep when the child is breathing in and there is some blockage of air passing through the back of the mouth. Snoring in children can result from three causes: -First, there is an anatomical component, such as a small jaw or a small airway that the child was born with. -Secondly, there’s…
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Snoring and Sleep Apnea can cause Road Traffic Accidents
The risk is of falling asleep while driving a motor vehicle is very high in sleep apnea patients. And there is increasing regulatory interest in the identification of drivers with this condition. Patients with sleep apnea exhibit poorer performance than control subjects on several types of driving simulators. In addition, the automobile crash rate for…