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Insomnia
Insomnia means having trouble sleeping. It can mean having a hard time falling asleep, waking up during the night and not being able to fall back to sleep, or waking up too early in the morning. Almost everyone has trouble sleeping sometimes. This is not usually a problem unless it causes regular fatigue. Here is a healthy Living Guide for Insomnia
Snoring
Snoring is a noise that you may make while breathing during sleep. You snore when the flow of air from your mouth or nose to your lungs makes the tissues of your throat vibrate while you sleep. This usually is caused by a blockage or narrowing in your nose, mouth, or throat (airway).
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea means that you frequently stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer during sleep. It can be mild to severe, based on the number of times an hour that you stop breathing or have slowed breathing.
Sleep apnea – After your Visit
Sleep apnea – After your Visit – Spanish
CPAP for Sleep Apnea
CPAP is a small machine that you use at home every night while you sleep. It increases air pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep apnea, this can help you sleep better so you feel much better. CPAP stands for “continuous positive airway pressure.”
CPAP for Sleep apnea
CPAP for Sleep Apnea – Spanish
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Sleep Well – Tips on how to improve your sleep
Sleep Apnea Interactive Video (Emmi) – Explains Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), testing, and treatment options. You will be asked to enter your name, birthday, and medical record number to launch the video. (20 minutes)
Using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Sleep Apnea (Emmi) – This interactive video covers getting started with a breathing device for OSA; finding the right mask for you and getting adjusted to the machine/mask; benefits, alternatives, and trouble-shooting. You will be asked to enter your name, birthday, and medical record number to launch the video. (20 minutes)
Helping your child sleep – Common problems and recommended solutions for infants to teenagers.
