Anxiety can sometimes make sleep apnea worse—and vice versa. Sleep apnea is a common medical condition that causes your breathing to stop intermittently during sleep. The most common type is ...

The man had sleep apnea—his airway was obstructed, which interrupted breathing at night, waking him repeatedly. But he refused Sullivan’s recommendation for surgery to create an opening in the ...

Alcohol and sleep apnea have a complicated relationship. Drinking alcohol can worsen your snoring and increase your risk of sleep apnea. That's because of the effects that alcohol has on your body, ...

Several times over the years, we have talked about sleep and how the quality of good sleep has a lot to do with our overall well-being, optimal productivity at work and feelings of happiness.

Sleep apnea in children involves a dysfunction of the upper airway, causing a child to stop and restart breathing multiple times during sleep. This can result in issues with sleep quality ...

Treatments for central sleep apnea may include a PAP machine, oxygen therapy, phrenic nerve stimulator, or medication. Treating health conditions that contribute to your sleep apnea is also important.

Background: The pathogenesis of daytime hypercapnia (PaCO 2 ≥ 45 mm Hg) may be directly linked to the existence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) per se, although only some patients ...