Sleep apnea may double your risk for sudden death -- and it may also increase the risk for high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure, new research shows.
"This [study] adds to the growing body of evidence that highlights the importance of screening, diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea," said Dr. Kannan Ramar, immediate past president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine .
The repeated lapses in breathing in sleep apnea cut off oxygen supply to cells, which can result in an imbalance of Losing weight also benefits many people with sleep apnea, as does sleeping on one's side. Generally, over-the-counter nasal strips, internal nasal dilators, and lubricant sprays reduce snoring, but AASM says there is no evidence that they help treat sleep apnea.
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