Archive for August, 2007

What are the cures for sleep apnea?

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

My partner is very concerned because of my snoring. He suspects that I may have sleep apnea. Is there a difference between snoring and sleep apnea? What are the other symptoms of sleep apnea? And, what are the cures for sleep apnea? (more…)

What is the best cure for sleep apnea?

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

My friend has been complaining about feeling drowsy in the morning because she has not been sleeping well. She often wakes up in the middle of the night gasping for air. She suspects that she has sleep apnea. What causes this? What is the best cure for sleep apnea? (more…)

Is there such a thing as apnea surgery?

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

I was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. The doctor told me that I should either get a CPAP machine or go through apnea surgery. Is there such a thing as apnea surgery? How does it work? Which is better? Undergoing apnea surgery or buying a CPAP machine? (more…)

Is it infant apnea or reflux?

Sunday, August 5th, 2007

My sister has a newborn baby who has been having some problems eating. He vomits a lot after feeding. There was a time when he even turned blue. He was diagnosed with infant apnea. Another doctor said it could be reflux. Is there a difference between the two? How do you take care of a baby that has infant apnea and reflux? (more…)