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Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Alternate Names : Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea Syndrome
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Signs
- It is important to emphasize that often, the person who has obstructive sleep apnea does not remember the episodes of apnea during the night. The predominant symptoms are usually associated with excessive daytime sleepiness due to poor sleep during the night. Often, family members, especially spouses, witness the periods of apnea.
- loud snoring
- periods of not breathing (apnea)
- awakening not rested in the morning
- abnormal daytime sleepiness, including falling asleep at inappropriate times
- morning headaches
- recent weight gain
- limited attention
- memory loss
- poor judgment
- personality changes
- lethargy
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
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• Definition
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Symptoms & Signs
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prevention
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Diagnosis & Tests
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Prognosis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Complications
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• CO2
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• Polysomnogram
Surgery & Procedures
• Adenoid Removal
• Tonsillectomy
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• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Snoring
• Swelling
Review Date : 10/10/2002
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (12/6/2001).
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