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    수면 무호흡증을 치료하면 잠자리에서 더 잘 수 있습니다.

    무시할 수 없는 연구 결과: 수면 무호흡증을 치료하지 않으면 남성의 발기 부전과 여성의 성욕 감퇴가 증가합니다. 수면 무호흡증을 치료하면 남성과 여성의 성기능과 성욕을 개선할 수 있습니다. 수면 부족, 주간 졸음, 불안, 코골이는 관계에 부담을 줄 수 있다는 것을 알고 있습니다. 2천만 명에 달하는 미국인들이 ... 자세히 보기 "

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    Why Do Kids Like Jahi McMath Need Surgery to Remove their Tonsils for Sleep Apnea?

    The tragic events in Oakland over recent weeks have highlighted the risks of surgery for children. Thirteen year old Jahi McMath underwent routine surgery to remove her tonsils that obstructed her airways at night. She suffered heavy bleeding and cardiac arrest on December 12, three days after complex tonsillectomy surgery. These events have ignited a debate over … 자세히 보기 "

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    Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes 7x More Likely to Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    A 2013 study of pregnant women showed that those with gestational diabetes were 7 times more likely to also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. In August 2013, researchers conducted overnight polysomnography (a sleep study) on 45 women. 15 of the women were pregnant AND had gestational diabetes, 15 women were pregnant and did NOT have diabetes … 자세히 보기 "

  • Sleep Disorders Affecting Children; Does Your Child Need a Sleep Study?

    Sleeping disorders, once thought to plague only the aged and/or neurotic, are gaining increasing recognition for afflicting our youth. In fact, according to a poll conducted the National Sleep Foundation, two out of every three children ages 10 and under have experienced some type of sleeping problem. That’s more than a bunch of drowsy elementary-schoolers. The consequences … 자세히 보기 "

  • Do I HAVE to Spend the Night in the Sleep Lab? Is Home Sleep Testing right for me??

    What is Unattended Home Sleep Testing (HST)? Rather than spend the night in a sleep center to determine whether or not you have a sleep disorder, unattended home sleep testing, or HST, in growing in popularity. Many physicians and health plans prefer this option to in-lab sleep studies because they are more convenient for patients … 자세히 보기 "