Please share an interesting fact about living with sleep apnea.

Ignore: Sleep apnea can increase chances of strokes and a fib, so make sure not to ignore symptoms.

Ignore: Sleep is associated with glaucoma and also floppy eyelid syndrome which can lead to chronic red eyes.

Ignore: You're at greater cardiovascular risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke and heart attack.

Ignore: There are new masks being developed all the time, go back and ask for a more comfortable one!

Ignore: Use your bipap or CPAP as prescribed to avoid long-term complications.

Do: Do you know about 50% people who can not tolerate CPAP device can have a portable intraoral device?

There: There are many different CPAP/BiPap masks to choose from, so see a doctor if yours is uncomfortable!

Ignore: Using CPAP or BIPAP regularly will allow those with sleep apnea to have more daytime alertness.

Ignore: Many people suffer from mild sleep apnea w'out realizing it however it's important 2 treat.

Ignore: Weight reduction helps improving sleep Apnea.

Ignore: The effects of sleep apnea are serious - use your CPAP machine if it has been prescribed for you.

A: A mandibular stent is often a great alternative to a CPAP.

For: For obese people, weight loss is more effective than surgery for curing obstructive sleep apnea.

Ignore: Eat less, lie on side. May need another room, wife complains of no sleep also.

Ignore: Even after diagnosis and treatment, continued follow-up is important to monitor your status.

Ignore: Many people with sleep apnea do not awaken to full consciousness with their apneic episodes.

Ignore: Improved quality of sleep helps the immune system, diabetes control, memory, mood, and more.

Sleep: Sleep apnea is related to heart disease and obesity; it's worth treating, and you'll feel better!

Even: Even if you do not feel different, proper CPAP treatment reduces risk for heart attacks/strokes.

Ignore: If you want to lose weight, get plenty of sleep and treat any underlying sleep disorder.

Ignore: One sign of sleep apnea is daytime sleepiness, which is caused by poor quality sleep.

Many: Many patients with OSA have a chronic cough due to GERD, which significantly improves by using CPAP.

Obstructive: Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type.

Central: Central sleep apnea is much less common than obstructive sleep apnea.

Continuous: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Risk: Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea include: neck thickness, overweight, snoring.

Sleep: Sleep apnea is often diagnosed based on clinical history along with formal sleep study.

In: In appropriate patients, obstructive sleep apnea can be improved with surgical correction.

Chronic: Chronic untreated sleep apnea can lead to worsening of health problems.

Sleep: Sleep apnea: You stop breathing temporarily during sleep; sleep cycle negatively impacted.

Obstructive: Obstructive sleep apnea: stimulating medications taken in the morning can help with symptoms.

Ignore: Sleep apnea isn't just about sleep. Many medical conditions caused by it.

Ignore: Try to keep a symptoms log: drowsiness, shortness of breath, leg swelling, snoring and its intensity.