1. LASA - Lung Association - Sleep Apnea - Home Information and support. http://www.sleep-apnea.ab.ca/

Latest Newsletter - Spring 2005 Telephone number 403-270-9352 Fax number 403-206-7552 Toll Free (outside Calgary) Check the News Link for more details. Webmaster Website promotion, design and hosting by McAnerin Networks Inc.

2. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - Index, Causes, Symptoms, & Complications - Sleep An in depth look at this disorder. http://sleepdisorderchannel.com/osa/

Home Search SiteMap Contact Us ... Physician Board OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA Overview Causes Risk Factors Complications ... Videos CONDITIONS Bruxism Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Insomnia Jet Lag Narcolepsy Obstructive Sleep Apnea Periodic Limb Movement Disorder REM Behavior Disorder (RBD) Restless Leg Syndrome Shift Work Sleep Stages Sleepwalking RESOURCES Clinical Trials Glossary Links Sleep Forum ... Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Sleep apnea is a disorder that commonly affects more than 12 million people in the United States. It takes its name from the Greek word apnea, which means "without breath." People with sleep apnea literally stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, often for a minute or longer and as many as hundreds of times during a single night. Sleep apnea can be caused by either complete obstruction of the airway (obstructive apnea) or partial obstruction (obstructive hypopnea hypopnea is slow, shallow breathing), both of which can wake one up. There are three types of sleep apnea — obstructive, central, and mixed. Of these, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common. OSA occurs in approximately 2 percent of women and 4 percent of men over the age of 35. Causes The exact cause of OSA remains unclear. The site of obstruction in most patients is the soft palate, extending to the region at the base of the tongue. There are no rigid structures, such as cartilage or bone, in this area to hold the airway open. During the day, muscles in the region keep the passage wide open. But as a person with OSA falls asleep, these muscles relax to a point where the airway collapses and becomes obstructed. When the airway closes, breathing stops, and the sleeper awakens to open the airway. The arousal from sleep usually lasts only a few seconds, but brief arousals disrupt continuous sleep and prevent the person from reaching the deep stages of slumber, such as rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which the body needs in order to rest and replenish its strength. Once normal breathing is restored, the person falls asleep only to repeat the cycle throughout the night.

3. American Sleep Apnea Association The American sleep apnea Association is a nonprofit organization concerned healthcare promotes education, awareness and research into sleep apnea. http://www.sleepapnea.org/

Enhancing the lives of those with sleep apnea Special Notices Support Sleep Apnea Research! with a multicolor wristband to raise money for sleep apnea research. Sleep Apnea Forum connecting people with information on sleep apnea. CPAP Troubleshooting Guide Travelling by airplane? Your CPAP should be a carry-on item. The ASAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder. American Sleep Apnea Association 1424 K Street NW, Suite 302, Washington, DC 20005 phone: 202/293-3650 fax: 202/293-3656

4. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snore, Hypopnea A layman s guide to sleep apnea with graphics of condition and treatment.Information with product for sale. http://www.cpapman.com/disorder.htm

Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorders Apnea, sleep apnea or obstructive sleep apnea are defined as " . . . the cessation of breathing for 10 or more seconds while asleep . . . " Obstructive Sleep Apnea (showing a closed upper airway) Obstructive sleep apnea (obstructive sleep apnea) is cause by the closing of the upper airway while asleep. The uvula and soft pallet collapses on the back wall of the upper airway. Then the tongue falls backward, collapsing on the back wall of the upper airway, the uvula and soft pallet forming a tight blockage, preventing any air from entering the lungs. The effort of the diaphragm, the chest and the abdomen only cause the blockage to seal tighter. In order to breathe the person must arouse or awaken, causing tension in the tongue thereby opening the airway, allowing air to pass into the lungs. (For a view of airway closure click here then use your BACK button to return.) Obstructive sleep apnea causes a drop in one's blood oxygen saturation (SaO2) and an increase in the blood's carbon dioxide (CO2). When the SaO2 drops the heart will start pumping more blood with each beat. If the SaO2 continues to drop the heart will start beating faster and faster. As the CO2 increases the brain will try to drive the person to breathe. The effort and action of the abdomen and chest will increase. Eventually that action can become severe enough to cause an arousal, clearing the upper airway blockage, allowing the person to breathe. Then you go back to sleep and it happens all over again.

5. Sleep Apnea Can Cause Depression Explains how undetected sleep apnea may be a cause of depression, and discusses the role of health care workers in aiding in the diagnosis of this sleep disorder. Includes description of sleep apnea, its diagnosis and treatment. http://world.std.com/~halberst/articles/ipn3.html

Sleep apnea can cause depression New Technology Publishing HealthyResources COPD Courage and Information: COPD book ... BROKEN LINKS New Technology Publishing, Inc. Sleep apnea can cause depression Introduction Sleep apnea can cause symptoms of apparent clinical depression which may respond quickly to treatment of the sleep disorder. A knowledge of the intellectual and emotional impact of sleep apnea may be important in making a correct differential diagnosis. Unfortunately, many physicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists may be unaware of this connection which may lead to apparent symptoms of depression. If there is a possibility that a patient's depression is caused by sleep apnea, they should undergo evaluation and, if necessary, receive treatment for their sleep disorder. In addition, people with sleep apnea may need support in addressing emotional aspects of treatment and recovery. Informed, trained therapists can provide essential therapy and support to the patient and the patient's family in the recovery process. The invisible epidemic of sleep apnea and snoring The impact of sleep apnea and snoring on sleep and health in the individual and for the public should not be ignored. According the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research: "Forty million Americans are chronically ill with various sleep disorders...Sleep apnea alone is the cause of excessive daytime sleepiness experienced by almost 20 million Americans... Overwhelming evidence from testimony and specific surveys suggests that the vast majority of Americans with sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated. ... " (

6. SleepQuest - Sleep Apnea SleepQuest specializes in treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleepdisorders by providing innovative diagnostic and treatment services in the http://www.sleepquest.com/s_osa.html

Shopping Sleep Disorders In-Home Testing Best Guide to OSA ... Community Authored by William C. Dement, M.D., Ph.D. and Robert Koenigsberg, CEO Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Approximately 30 million Americans are victims of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea . Many millions more are predisposed and have a high risk of developing the illness. If you are an adult male, the odds are about 50/50 that your breathing is not normal when you are sleeping. It is imperative that anyone who might have this problem or is predisposed, or knows someone they care about who has the problem, should have the clearest possible understanding about it. We have dedicated this section of the web site to a crystal clear and detailed description of all aspects of obstructive sleep apnea. The section begins with an overview which will introduce the reader to this important sleep disorder. During the next several weeks we will be providing you with a more in-depth understanding of obstructive sleep apnea. Please check back to this section to view upcoming segments. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?

7. American Sleep Apnea Association Information on reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. This Website Has Been Changed - American Sleep Apnea Association ASAA American sleep apnea Association Enhancing the lives of those with sleep apnea.The ASAA website has been reorganized and the page you are seeking has been http://www.sleepapnea.org/pulmed.html

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9. Sleep Information For Patients And The Public, NHLBI Covers sleepiness,insomnia, sleep apnea, and narcolepsy. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/index.htm

HOME SITE INDEX CONTACT US TIPS ... Information for Patients and the Public Sleep Disorders Information Topics from the Diseases and Conditions A-Z Index (DCI) are also listed below and identified by this image: Web Sites and Interactive Web Applications: Garfield Star Sleeper Campaign The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR) Sleep Apnea Video PSA [QuickTime Format 2179 Kb] To view the video, you will need the QuickTime viewer. If you do not have QuickTime, you may download a free copy from Apple Publications / Fact Sheets: Sleep Apnea Facts About Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Facts About Problem Sleepiness Facts About Narcolepsy ... Back to Top On this page: Web Sites and Web Applications Publications and Factsheets See also: Sleep Information for Health Care Professionals List of Publications Information Center National Center on Sleep Disorders Research Web Site ... CONTACT US Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

10. Sleep Apnea sleep apnea is a serious, lifethreatening condition - from the National Sleep Foundation http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

11. Sleep Apnoea FAQ / Sleep Apnea FAQ Of these three, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common; Central SleepApnea is defined as a neurological condition causing cessation of all http://www.newtechpub.com/phantom/faq/osa_faq.htm

Sleep Apnea FAQ New Technology Publishing HealthyResources COPD Courage and Information: COPD book ... SITE MAP New Technology Publishing, Inc. Sleep Apnoea FAQ / Sleep Apnea FAQ Written and edited by patients, and with input by others experienced in sleep apnea, this FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions page answers many concerns and issues raised by people with snoring and apnea. Doug Linder Current editing by Jerry Halberstadt Frequently-Asked Questions file v 3.1 Who the heck are you? What is Sleep Apnoea? How do I know if I have it? Wouldn't I know it if I woke up so often? ... Where can I find doctors/sleep centers/CPAP in my own country? Who the heck are you? My name is Doug Linder. I'm just some guy with apnoea. It's easier to tell you what I am not: Most importantly, I am NOT a doctor. I do not keep lists of doctors, specialists, equipment companys, or anything like that. I can't recommend doctors or brands of CPAP machines. Sorry. I don't have a folderful of secret "cures" for apnoea that I keep away from everyone else just out of spite. The minute I hear of a new potential treatment, I put it up here. I'm not highly connected to the field of sleep medicine. Yes, I have met a few nice folks in the industry, and some of them are indeed doctors. But they don't give free, anonymous, undiagnosed medical advice over the internet, either.

12. Audio Sleep - Sleeping Disorders And Sleep Apnea Help heal sleep apnea and sleeping disorders through guided meditations and visualization. http://www.audiosleep.com

Sleep Apnea Forum Free Bulletin Board Audio Sleep Apnea Forum Group Apnea Disorder Resources Submit your site to our directory Link To Our Sleep Site Contact Sleep Apnea Website Audio Sleep Audio Sleep Visit our Free Sleep Apnea Discussion Forum today. Join others in finding the best ways to deal with sleeping disorders, treatment and general discussion about sleep topics. About 15 to 25 percent of all adults regularly suffer from sleepless nights. Research shows women and those over 60 are more at risk. If you're not getting enough sleep, waking up tired or not falling asleep at all, then you've probably got insomnia, and you're not alone Audiosleep.com Forum List: Rip van Winkle Cafe - Welcome to new users, general topics and sharing. ..... Sleep Apnea Sleep Tricks - How To Get To Sleep - Let us know what works for you to help get to slee..... AudioSleep.com - Free Sleep Apnea and Sleeping Disorder Discussion Information - Only use treatment for sleep apnea as prescribed by your physician Sleep Disorder Forum Alternative Mind Treatments and Self Hypnosis To Aid In Relieving Insomnia Disorders and Reducing Sleep Apnea

13. National Sleep Foundation Nonprofit organization supporting public education, sleeprelated research, and advocacy related to sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, and http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Stowood Scientific Instruments Medical equipment distributor for sleep apnea equipment. http://www.cix.co.uk/~ssi/

Stowood Scientific Instruments (SSI), a company based at Oxford, specialises in the development and manufacturing of appropriate equipment and software for the sleep laboratory - spanning more than 12 ‘ Astonishing Years This site contains details of our company and its progression since it was first established, an overview of our hardware and software products, new developments, and links to other sites of interest and a variety of distributors. For any enquiries about our products or services please contact us by phone or e-mail. Sleep Diagnostics, Oximetry, Performance and Snoring CLICK HERE TO ENTER SITE Stowood Scientific Instruments

15. Sleepnet.com Homepage Everything you wanted to know about sleep disorders but were too tired to ask. Open Sleep Forum. SleepNet links to over 200 sites. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Sleep Apnea The most common kind of sleep apnea is called Obstructive sleep apnea Syndrome . The risks of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea include heart attacks, http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/apnea.html

Updated March 10, 1999 Resources Sleep Apnea Articles UPPP Surgery LAUP Surgery ... A Doctor with Sleep Apnea reviews recent research for fellow patients What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? The most common kind of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. Sleep apnea means "cessation of breath." It is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep, usually associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation. In other words, the airway becomes obstructed at several possible sites. The upper airway can be obstructed by excess tissue in the airway, large tonsils, a large tongue and usually includes the airway muscles relaxing and collapsing when asleep. Another site of obstruction can be the nasal passages. Sometimes the structure of the jaw and airway can be a factor in sleep apnea. What are the symptoms? excessive daytime sleepiness frequent episodes of obstructed breathing during sleep. (The patient may be unaware of this symptom usually the bed partner is extremely aware of this). Associated features may include: loud snoring morning headaches unrefreshing sleep a dry mouth upon awakening chest retraction during sleep in young children (chest pulls in) high blood pressure overweight irritability change in personality depression difficulty concentrating excessive perspiring during sleep heartburn reduced libido insomnia frequent nocturnal urination (nocturia) restless sleep nocturnal snorting, gasping, choking (may wake self up)

17. EFFICACY AND CO-MORBIDITY OF ORAL APPLIANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF EFFICACY AND COMORBIDITY OF ORAL APPLIANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE sleep apnea-HYPOPNEA A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW A. Hoekema* B. Stegenga http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Childhood Sleep Apnea How does the doctor determine if my child has Obstructive sleep apnea? How issleep apnea treated? Articles on Childhood Apnea Surgery for Children http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/childapnea.html

CHILDHOOD SLEEP APNEA Updated March 24, 1999 What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? How serious is sleep apnea? How does the doctor determine if my child has Obstructive Sleep Apnea? How is Sleep Apnea treated? ... Organizations What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? The most common kind of sleep apnea is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. It is characterized by repetitive episodes of upper airway obstruction that occur during sleep, usually associated with a reduction in blood oxygen saturation. What are the symptoms? excessive daytime sleepiness frequent episodes of obstructed breathing during sleep. (The patient may be unaware of this symptom usually the parents are extremely aware of this). Associated features may include: snoring - loud, squeaky, raspy nocturnal snorting, gasping, choking (may wake self up) restless sleep heavy irregular breathing excessive perspiring during sleep severe bedwetting bad dreams (nightmares) night terrors sleeps with mouth open, causing a dry mouth upon awakening chest retraction during sleep in young children (chest pulls in) sleeps in strange positions confusion upon awakening morning headaches unrefreshing sleep excessive daytime sleepiness may develop high blood pressure may be overweight or underweight learning problems excessive irritability change in personality depression difficulty concentrating Developmental problems failure to thrive or grow frequent upper respiratory infections hyperactive behavior How serious is sleep apnea?

19. Sleep Disorders s, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a hundred articles on the topic. sleep apnea, narcolepsy, sleep paralysis, insomnia. New Material added weekly....... http://sleepdisorders.about.com

zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zfs=0;zCMt='a71' About Sleep Disorders Sleep Disorders Essentials ... Help zau(256,140,140,'el','http://z.about.com/0/ip/417/C.htm','');w(xb+xb+' ');zau(256,140,140,'von','http://z.about.com/0/ip/496/7.htm','');w(xb+xb); FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Sleep Disorders newsletter! See Online Courses Search Sleep Disorders From Florence Cardinal Your Guide to Sleep Disorders FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Sleep Apnea Pill Do you believe a pill can control sleep apnea? Vote in my poll. Friday September 09, 2005 The Lesser Of the Evils From the Archives Sleep disorders like apnea, narcolepsy and insomnia can be dangerous and disabilitating. However, some of the minor disorders are also very annoying and disturbing. Read the article here Wednesday September 07, 2005 Hurricane Katina victims with apnea get help In just the first 30 hours following Hurricane Katrina's landfall, Awake In America received more than a dozen calls for assistance in replacing equipment of individuals who left their now water-filled homes under emergency conditions. Some of these individuals left their homes in New Orleans, as instructed, under the mandatory evacuation orders. Many people thought Hurricane Katrina would be like past hurricanes, and that they'd be home in several hours. With that thinking, they left their belongings and CPAP equipment behind. Read the story from Awake In America.

20. A.P.N.E.A. Network Welcome Page sleep apnea patient help, news, and information source. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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