
Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? - NHLBI, NIH
2025年1月9日 · There are two types of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea, also called OSA, happens when your upper airway becomes blocked many times while you sleep. The blockage …
Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH
2025年1月9日 · Age: Sleep apnea can occur at any age, but your risk increases as you get older. As you age, fatty tissue can build up in your neck and tongue. Obesity: People with obesity …
Study: People with sleep apnea who slept less than 7 hours per …
2023年12月5日 · Researchers have known for some time that OSA is linked to heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. However, the association between sleep duration and …
Sleep Apnea - Treatment - NHLBI, NIH
2025年1月9日 · To help treat your sleep apnea, healthy lifestyle changes can be very effective. These include getting regular physical activity , maintaining healthy sleeping habits and a …
Sleep apnea: NHLBI sheds light on an underdiagnosed disorder
2017年8月22日 · Yes, there are two main types: obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common, is caused by blockage of the upper airway and …
Sleep Apnea - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH
2025年1月9日 · Children who have sleep apnea may be overactive and may experience bedwetting, worsening asthma, and trouble paying attention in school. Visit Sleep Apnea in …
Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risks for long …
2023年5月11日 · The researchers also found women in the N3C study had an 89% increased likelihood of having long COVID if they had obstructive sleep apnea, compared to a 59% …
Sleep Apnea - Living With - NHLBI, NIH
2025年1月9日 · Untreated sleep apnea prevents you from getting enough rest, which can cause problems with concentrating, remembering things, making decisions, or controlling your …
Sleep Apnea Research - NHLBI, NIH
2025年1月8日 · Positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy is a common and effective treatment for sleep apnea. Yet, many people with sleep apnea find it difficult to stick to PAP therapy long …
Sleep Apnea - Sleep Apnea in Children - NHLBI, NIH
2025年2月12日 · Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type of sleep apnea in both children and adults. In children, it is often caused by large tonsils or adenoids (tissue at the …