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At what time of the night am i most likely to have sleep apnea episodes?
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REM sleep: Apnea can occur in all stages of sleep but usually is worse in REM sleep and when sleeping on your back.
Answered 2/13/2015
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Latter half: Obstructive apneas can happen any time you are sleeping, however, in general obstructive apneas tend to be worse during rem sleep. Rem sleep is more prominent during the latter half of the night. This is different from central sleep apnea, where central apneas tend to be improved during rem sleep.
Answered 10/23/2017
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All night: But the most dangerous part is the first hour.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Hi doctors. I am age 62. I frequently wake up multiple times during the night with an immediate need to urinate. I know that I also have sleep apnea. How would I know if the frequent need to urinate is from a urinary issue from sleep apnea--or both??
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Hi doctors. How would I know if my very frequent urination at night (sometimes 5 to 7 times a night) is or is not from having sleep apnea? Or from some other cause? Is needing to urinate 5 to 7 times a night something to go to the emergency room for?
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