Sleep studies also may be videotaped for later review of any abnormal body movements observed during the study.

CPAP machines may deliver air at a fixed rate, or may continually change the rate of airflow based on internal technology that senses changes in a person’s breathing during sleep. When a CPAP machine emits air at varying levels of pressure, it is called an auto-titrating CPAP (APAP or auto-CPAP).

While not typically used in a person’s home, other types of CPAP masks may be used in hospitalized patients. For example, a nasopharyngeal mask involves inserting tubes into the nose that extend into the throat.

Restless Legs Syndrome: a condition that creates an uncomfortable feeling in legs while sitting or lying down

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An oral appliance for sleep apnea is an oral device that helps keep the airway open during sleep. It’s designed to be worn at night and only during sleep. It’s made of hard plastic, and it’s inserted into the mouth like a retainer or mouth guard.

Your sleep specialist may also recommend a study called the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT). This study is done to determine how sleepy you are during the day. You’ll wear monitoring devices while you website lie down for five naps spaced throughout the day. You can walk around between naps.

Sleep disorders and other sleep disruptions cause sleep debt, the accumulated effect of not getting enough proper sleep. This can result in serious physical and mental consequences. Not getting enough proper rest can cause you to be less alert during waking hours, leading to vehicle accidents and other similar events.

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine is the most commonly prescribed device for treating sleep apnea disorders.

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty: This type of surgery involves removing part of the uvula, the bell-shaped tissue dangling at the back of the mouth, along with parts of the soft palate.

When your sleep is interrupted throughout the night, you can be drowsy during the day. People with sleep apnea are at higher risk for car crashes, work-related accidents, and other medical problems.

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Yes, snoring can worsen over time as it loosens tissues, increasing the severity and frequency of the condition.

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