What is Sleep Apnea?

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Know Your Sleep Apnea Risk Level

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that affects more than 30 million Americans who suffer from lack of restorative sleep.
The majority are undiagnosed and unaware of their condition.
Typical symptoms include heavy snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or fatigue, difficulty with concentration or memory, among many others.
Untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health consequences.

Symptoms

Snoring

Waking up gasping or choking

Tiredness

Multiple pauses in breathing during sleep

Gasping for air during sleep

Insomnia

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Learn about the importance of sleep and the different types of sleep apneas. Familiarize yourself with diagnosis, testing, treatment options, and how to cope with the life-long effects of sleep apnea. You can help reduce the effects of sleep apnea by making healthy choices like getting restorative sleep, eating right and staying active. It’s also important to follow recommended screening guidelines, which can help detect certain sleep apnea early on.

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We envision a world in which most people suffering from sleep apnea are diagnosed, aware, educated and treated. This serious syndrome, when left untreated has a large influence on quality of life and multiple life-threatening implications. Yet it is highly treatable. Unfortunately it is estimated that more than 80% of people suffering from sleep apnea are undiagnosed. To help those living with sleep apnea, we work relentlessly to promote
better awareness in the general public and among health professionals and,
affordable, convenient and highly effective diagnoses and treatments.

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Never heard of sleep apnea?

It’s time you did! Sleep apnea is a debilitating and life-shortening ailment that’s estimated to affect 22 million Americans. Most don’t know it. Untreated, it can lead to depression, heart disease, diabetes, and fatal car crashes.

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Four tests to take now

The results will suggest whether you should see your doctor for further studies.

Getting a diagnosis

Finding out if you have sleep apnea can be complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. But not finding out may be even more expensive–and lifetime shortening.