If you are an unusually restless sleeper, don’t assume that it’s just a case of insomnia and it will eventually go away by itself. What you have may be a condition requiring more critical care, such as obstructive sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension.

Obstructive sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension are similar in that both obstruct the normal flow of oxygen to the brain. Both may occur in your sleeping hours and may mean anything from an irritating lack of comfort during sleep to a threat to your life.

Obstructive sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension may also share similar symptoms, including:

• Difficulty breathing
• Gasping for air, snoring, or choking during sleep
• Breaking out in sweat and waking up in the middle of the night
• Feeling very tired in the morning
• A dry mouth, headache, or painful throat in the morning
• Depressed feelings and a change in your personality

Both medical conditions ARE treatable, but they can also grow progressively worse if left untreated. So consult your doctor if you notice any of the above symptoms.

To interact with other people who have your condition and have learned how (or are trying) to deal with it, check out the A.P.N.E.A. NET Forum (no longer at its old website but transferred to the board called “apneanet” at http://www.apneasupport.org).

Here is a letter from a reader James, lamenting to Dr John Russo with regards to how his spouse and those around him are affected by his snoring. He writes to Dr Russo, seeking advice on the use of dental mouthpieces as a way to manage sleep apnea.

Dr Russo explains in detail how a dental device for sleep apnea is typically used to effectively contain mild to moderate sleep apnea. He also talks about surgery as an option for those who have more severe sleep apnea. Although the success rate of surgery is relatively high at 75%, I wonder how many people are comfortable with… [dental device for sleep apnea]

Many would think that obesity and being overweight are one and the same thing. You will be surprised that they are actually two different things. This interesting article below explains the technical differences between obesity and being overweight rather well. It also provides a useful reminder to all of us that obesity can lead to a myriad of potentially life-threatening, health problems such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, liver disease and a host of other diseases.

However, the author does not conclusively address the relationship between obesity and sleep apnea very thoroughly. He only touches on this very briefly in passing. The article would have been more complete if the author had taken the time to address whether there is any relationship between obesity and sleep apnea.

The author also wrongly concludes that the reason many people fail to lose weight is due to the fact that they do not have proper information. In my humble opinion, the reason why people fail to lose weight is not because they do not know how to. More often than not, it is due to lack of… [full article here: obesity and sleep apnea any relationship]

Exhaustion, excessive sleepiness, heavy snoring and headaches … these are the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea.

If you have these symptoms, then it is possible that you may be afflicted by sleep apnea. You are advised to see a doctor as soon as possible. But before that, you need to know more about the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea in greater depth and detail.

You will also need to know what the different types of treatment available are, so that you can choose the right one that fits your personal needs and preferences… [continue reading here: signs and symptoms of sleep apnea]

Loud snoring is the number one primary symptom of the sleep apnea disability that tops the list amongst all other factors. Though, there may be various treatment methods, the goal is usually the same, which is to enable the patient to have smooth, open and uninterrupted breathing during sleep. Among the common treatment methods are the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and oral/ dental appliances. Though often a last resort, there are also surgical methods which include Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty and Tracheostomy. Read on to get a better understanding on the sleep apnea disability and what can be done to cure it.

Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by episodes of disturbed or interrupted breathing during sleep associated with recurrent arousals and awakenings.

The cessation in breathing (interruption) during sleep lasts for 10-30 seconds in patients with mild-to-moderate sleep apnea. However, in severe cases this cessation may last for even three minutes. It is estimated that in United States alone, over 12 million people suffer from sleep apnea.

There are two types of sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea characterized by recurrent hypoxemia and [read on: sleep apnea disability]