Obstructive Sleep Apnea - is the most common type of sleep apnea, accounting for 90% of sleep apnea cases. This sleep disorder results from an obstruction of some part of the airway during sleep.

Central Apnea - is quite rare and is related to the function of the central nervous system. In this type of apnea,rather than the airways being obstructed, the muscles used for breathing do not receive appropriate signals from the brain to function.

Both forms of sleep apnea are serious and may result in many other medical symptoms, from mild symptoms such as disturbed sleep, to moderate functionality problems and serious conditions that may result in death.

Sleep Apnea is a progessive condition, often worsening with age, and should not be taken lightly.

All sleep apnea should be diagnosed by a specialist in this area and treatment should be considered as serious as that for seemingly more serious conditions.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders

Treatment of Sleep Disorders

Latest News on Sleep Apnea and Sleep Disorders

Sleep Apnea

Sleep Apnea Treatment May Reverse Memory Problems (12/11/2006, Reuters Health)
Sleep Apnea Impairs Driving Even in Alert Drivers (11/29/2006, Reuters Health)
Sleeping Pills Don't Aid Sleep Apnea Therapy (11/21/2006, Reuters Health)
Obesity Boosts Complications from Sleep Apnea Surgery (10/17/2006, HealthDay)
Sleep Apnea, Hypertension Common in Chronic Kidney Disease (10/07/2006, HealthDay)
Many Women Delay Sleep Apnea Treatment (10/03/2006, HealthDay)
Palate Implants Improve Sleep Apnea (09/18/2006, HealthDay)
Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Apnea

Sleep Disorders

Sleep Tips Helpful for New Moms and Infants (12/12/2006, Reuters Health)
Sleep Problems Can Strike Preschoolers, Too (11/30/2006, HealthDay)
Stressful Sleep Loss May Impair Memory (11/28/2006, HealthDay)
Lack of Sleep May Spur Weight Gain (11/22/2006, Reuters Health)
Sleepless Children at Higher Obesity Risk (10/19/2006, HealthDay)
Shining a Light on Shift Workers' Sleep Patterns (10/11/2006, HealthDay)
Behavior Therapy Eases Kids' Sleep Woes (10/05/2006, HealthDay)
Poor Sleep Contributes to Health Problems (09/19/2006, HealthDay)
Over 1.6 million Americans Use CAM for Insomnia or Trouble Sleeping (09/18/2006, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Also see MedlinePlus Sleep Disorders