http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Rudy+Watkins Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=133958&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies If it's left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to other serious heart-related health problems such as hypertension, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, hypercapnia, stroke and heart disease. The link between heart disease and sleep apnea is still not fully understood, however. People who are suffering fr... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=132440&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Lower airway surgery is normally done for two reasons - to increase the size of the airway to improve breathing and to prevent the airway from collapsing. It also helps to minimize or prevent snoring for sleep apnea sufferers. There are several types of lower airway surgery: Genioglossus Advancement... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=129875&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies A tracheostomy is a type of surgery used in the treatment of sleep apnea. It is a serious treatment, used as a last resort for people who either haven't had success with any other types of treatment or whose sleep apnea is severe enough to be life-threatening. This surgery has a high success rate bu... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=124151&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies If you think you might be suffering from sleep apnea, the first step you take should be to consult with your doctor to get their informed opinion. If they feel it's necessary, they can send you for further testing to help determine what form of sleep apnea you may suffer from, and how severe it is.... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=123221&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies A person's chances of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can depend on a number of factors, some of which are beyond their control. When these are combined with other potential causes such as being overweight, drinking or smoking it can greatly increase the risk. One of the factors that is som... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=121239&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies If you have a snoring spouse and a child that snores, you might be feeling a little outnumbered. Snoring can be a sign of more serious problems, particularly in children, so it would be wise to get a doctor's opinion rather than just buying a set of earplugs. If one parent is a snorer, the chances a... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=116093&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Snoring is often considered a comical problem but a serious snoring problem can be a sign of a more serious condition. A snoring problem can worsen and become a case of sleep apnea which is a serious condition that has a number of bad effects on one's health. Anyone who snores regularly should check... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Sat, 06 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=115269&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies There are two different types of sleep apnea - obstructive (OSA) and central (CSA). There is also a third type known as mixed sleep apnea which is a combination of the other two. OSA occurs when something blocks a person's airway and doesn't allow them to get the necessary amount of air while sleepi... Medicines and Remedies Rudy Watkins Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=112711&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies It's becoming more and more common for people suffering from many medical conditions to turn to alternative therapies for treatment. Before trying these therapies, it's always best to seek the advice of a health care professional, but alternative therapies can often complement or even replace tradit... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Rudy Watkins Wed, 20 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=81919&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Sleep apnea (also spelled "apnoea") occurs when breathing stops while sleeping. These breathing interruptions are known as "apneas" and usually last for 10 seconds or more, many time over the course of the night. People who suffer with sleep apnea may wake up many times throughout the night, struggl...