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Sleep Apnea references:

A.P.N.E.A. Network

Articles on Sleep Disorders
Articles about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.

drkoop.com: Conditions & Concerns: Sleep Apnea
Information and advice.

Facial Reconstructive Surgery: Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders
One method for treatment of this disorder.

Health Link MCW
An article about the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
An in depth look at this disorder.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A check list of symptoms that should help you determine whether or not you might be a victim.

Ondine's Curse
Information on this disorder from Zambia.

Overview of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Information , links and an audio of the sound of this disorder.

Sleep Apnea Links
Information concerning treatment, prevention, diagnosis, email groups, support groups and personal stories.

Sleep Apnea Society of Alberta
Information and support.

SleepHelpUSA - Help for Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Information and resources dealing with snoring and sleep apnea.

SMAT -- Sleep Disorders
A comprehensive sleep information site with summary information on a wide variety of sleep disorders.

The American Sleep Apnea Association
The American Sleep Apnea Association is a non-profit organization concerned health care promotes education, awareness and research into sleep apnea.

The Sleep Site
The Sleep Site provides information on how to analyze sleep-related symptoms and obtain effective help when warranted.

What You Can Do About Sleep Apnea?
From the American Academy of Family Physicians

A.W.A.K.E. at John Hopkins

A.W.A.K.E. in Philly

Advances in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Official journal of the American College of Chest Physicians covers technologic advances in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0984/5_116/57892925/p1/article.jhtml

Am. Fam. Physician - Report on Diagnosis of Sleep Apnea

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research's report stating that overnight full-channel polysomnography is the best sleep apnea diagnostic tool. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/1999_Feb_15/54113261/p1/article.jhtml

Am. Family Physician - Questionnaire for Sleep Apnea

March 2000 article evaluates the usefulness of the Berlin Questionnaire in the primary care setting to identify patients with sleep apnea. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/6_61/61432882/p1/article.jhtml

American Family Physician - CRAP & Sleep Apnea

Learn about the effectiveness of continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, against obstructive sleep apnea. Includes statistical data. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/1_60/55391816/p1/article.jhtml

American Family Physician - Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Read the clinical presentation and treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea, characterized by loud snoring and disrupted sleep. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3225/8_60/58267067/p1/article.jhtml

American Sleep Apnea Association

Nonprofit organization furnishes info about diagnosis and treatment options to people with apnea and health-care providers and researchers. http://www.sleepapnea.org/

APNEA Network

Apnea Patient's News, Education, and Awareness Network informs the public about this sleep disorder. Find stories by patients and a bookstore. http://www.apneanet.org/

Apnea of Infancy - Gale Ency. of Child. and Adol.

Discusses this condition in which a baby, usually a premature infant, stops breathing. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2602/0000/2602000052/p1/article.jhtml

BMJ - Sleep Apnoea and Hypertension

Discusses results from a study investigating whether there is a causal relationship between sleep apnoea and hypertension. From FindArticles.com http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m0999/7255_321/64189524/p1/article.jhtml

Central Sleep Apnea FAQs

Patient afflicted with sleep apnea offers FAQs, treatments, links, his situation, and a glossary of related terms. http://user.aol.com/blackcover/faq.html

CPAP PRO - Stevenson Industries

Manufacturer offers a CPAP breathing device for sleep apnea patients. Apparatus uses a mouthpiece instead of straps or headgear to stay in place. http://www.cpappro.com/

CPAP Store

Discount distributor offers equipment and supplies for those who suffer from sleep disorders. Includes product info and an order form. http://www.cpapman.com/

CPAP-Direct.com

Company offers a complete catalog of CPAP equipment for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Discover new products or make a special request. http://www.cpap-direct.com/

Dental Appliance Therapy

Learn the causes of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. Describes help for sufferers through the use of Dental Appliance Therapy. http://www.inet-serv.com/boos/sleep.html

Discover - Breathless

Tony Dajer relates one woman's battle with sleep apnea and discusses the mechanics of the condition. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1511/5_21/61692485/p1/article.jhtml

Doctor With Sleep Apnea Reviews Recent Research

Physician presents an extensive index of articles about sleep apnea. Includes a selection of related links. http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/4752/

Nursing - Resting Easy With PAP Therapy

Employs the case of one patient with sleep apnea to illustrate the proper techniques in using a positive-airway-pressure system. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m3231/4_30/61756575/p1/article.jhtml

Obstructive Sleep Apnea - HealthCentral

Symptoms include snoring, sleepiness, weight gain, headaches, and lethargy. Read about causes, prevention methods, treatments, and risk factors. http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000811.cfm

Otolaryngology Associates

Describes the surgical procedure that can cure snoring and sleep apnea utilizing lasers. Canadian clinic also displays diagrams. http://www.islandnet.com/~sreid/lauphtml/LaserArticle.html

Pacific Sleep & Snoring Center - Snoring & Sleep Apnea

Provides a laser treatment to stop snoring and sleep apnea. Includes a FAQ. http://www.shopalberta.com/snoring/

Prematurity - Apnea and Bradycardia of Prematurity

Article describes the pause in breathing and the slowing of the heart rate sometimes seen in premature babies and discusses how they are managed. http://www2.medsch.wisc.edu/childrenshosp/parents_of_preemies/apnea.html

Senske CPAP Supply

Sells CPAP equipment from manufacturers such as ResMed and Respironics, including CPAP machines, masks, humidifiers, and accessories. http://www.cpap-supply.com/

Sleep Apnea - AAFP

American Academy of Family Physicians presents a description of sleep apnea and its symptoms. Find out about treatments and risks. http://www.familydoctor.org/handouts/212.html

Sleep Apnea - Dr. Dement

Read about the causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatments of obstructive sleep apnea. Includes a list of related articles and links. http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/apnea.html

Sleep Apnea - Dr. Jameson

Find a diagram of the jaw and read about surgical procedures that treat sleep apnea, including the UPPP and Tongue Suspension Procedure. http://www.snoreonline.com/

Sleep Apnea - Gale Ency. of Alternative Medicine

Discusses causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this condition in which breathing stops for more than 10 seconds during sleep. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2603/0006/2603000666/p1/article.jhtml

Sleep Apnea - Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Read about this condition in which breathing stops for more than ten seconds during sleep. http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/g2601/0012/2601001269/p1/article.jhtml

Sleep Apnea - National Jewish Fact Sheet

Find out about the causes, symptoms, consequences, and treatments for the most common of respiratory sleep disorders. http://www.NationalJewish.org/diseases/dt14.html

Sleep Apnea - Sleep Net

Join a discussion forum of people with sleep apnea, and check out the archives of past forums. Find information about symptoms and treatments. http://www.sleepnet.com/wwwboard/forum9.html

Sleep Apnea - The Daily Apple

Treatments include behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and surgery. Find diagnosis procedures and contact information for sleep clinics. http://thedailyapple.com/Level3/ds3/sahmds3.htm

Sleep Apnea Can Cause Depression

Read about the psychological effects of the sleepiness caused by sleep apnea. Find out about the psychologist's role in treatment. http://www.newtechpub.com/phantom/articles/depress.html

Sleep Apnea Dentistry

Find a description of the sleep disorder and find details about oral appliance therapy and other non-surgical treatments. http://SleepApneaDentist.com/

Sleep Apnea Society of Alberta

Gives a definition of sleep apnea as well as treatment and prognosis. Includes links to sleep-related sites. http://www.sleep-apnea.ab.ca/

Sleep Apnoea (Sleep Apnea)

Contains FAQs about this sleep disorder, as well as a selection of articles, a self test, and related links. http://www.newtechpub.com/phantom/faq/osa_faq.htm

Sleep Apnoea Trust - Sleep Matters

Newsletter of this British organization discusses cures for sleep disorders. Includes links to related articles. http://world.std.com/~halberst/newslet/british/trust.html

Sleep Disorders and Snoring - The Voice Center

Discover the difference between snoring and obstructive sleep apnea, and learn about their treatments. Find out why apnea is cause for concern. http://www.voice-center.com/sleepapnea.html

Sleep Disorders and Snoring - University of Washington

Read through a FAQ sheet that discusses the causes and concerns of sleep apnea. Find out about diagnosis and treatment procedures. http://depts.washington.edu/otoweb/sleepapnea.html

Sleep Solutions

Palo Alto, Calif., company provides in-home sound-analysis technology for monitoring people with sleeping disorders, such as apnea and snoring. http://www.sleep-solutions.com/

SleepChannel

Guide to sleeping disorders examines sleep apnea, narcolepsy, jet lag, sleepwalking, teeth grinding and insomnia. Get physicians' answers. http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.com/

South African Sleep Apnea Website

Support and information resource for people with the sleep disorder features an apnea FAQ and a directory of sleep medicine facilities. http://www.geocities.com/sleep_apnea_2000/

Suite101.com - Sleep Disorders

Browse a selection of articles on hypersomnia, sleep apnea, and related conditions, join discussions, or find links to sleep medicine resources. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/sleep_apnea

Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Non-surgical treatments include weight loss, organization of sleep patterns, and quitting smoking. Read about diagnosis procedures and surgeries. http://www.newtechpub.com/phantom/sleepwell/apnearx.html

Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Find out why sleep apnea is a serious health risk, and learn about treatments such as the CPAP, nasal reconstructive surgery, and tracheostomy. http://www.sansum.com/highlite/1993/18_2_3.html