Posts Tagged ‘Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome’

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Information

Posted on October 18th, 2009 by by Mark Potes

Roughly 45% of adults snore, at the very least occasionally. 25% are regular snorers. Snoring that represents a problem tends to be more likely with overweight people and males, getting steadily worse with age. Towards the back areas of the nose and mouth, if there are any obstructions to the airways, snoring is created. It [...]

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Cardiovascular Consequences, and Treatment Options

Posted on October 16th, 2009 by by Mark Potes

Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects approximately 20 million people in the U.S. alone, and millions more are affected worldwide. Over the last 10 years, significant research has been performed and now there is overwhelming evidence of the connection between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease. Specifically, people affected by sleep apnea are at increased risk [...]

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