Sleep is an important part of human life. Without sleep, humanity cannot operate at the adequate levels of functioning required for everyday life. Sleep apnea affects many Americans today, but many do not understand what it is and how it poses health problems. Whether obstructive or central, sleep apnea is a serious condition that can cause many problems and must be treated. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops repeatedly and often resumes, waking the affected person. The person is usually not conscious when he wakes up; it's only short but it takes away from the sleep cycle and makes them feel tired throughout the day. Headaches are common due to insufficient oxygen to the brain and lack of attention span also plagues the victim. Snoring is a major part of sleep apnea and is one of the most common signs of this condition. While sleeping on your side can help combat snoring, it is not a cure. Weight loss is also hampered by this condition as the body cannot digest properly while sleep is interrupted, and only this ...
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