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apnea /ap·nea/ (ap´ne-ah) cessation of breathing.apne´ic
central sleep apnea  sleep apnea from failure of stimulation by medullary respiratory centers.
obstructive sleep apnea  sleep apnea from collapse or obstruction of the airway during sleep, such as in the obese.
sleep apnea  transient attacks of apnea during sleep, resulting in acidosis and pulmonary arteriolar vasoconstriction and hypertension.

ap·ne·a (pn-, p-n)
n.
Temporary absence or cessation of breathing.

ap·neic adj. & n.

Apnea
The temporary absence of breathing. Sleep apnea consists of repeated episodes of temporary suspension of breathing during sleep.

apnea
[apnē′ə, ap′nē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, a + pnein, not to breathe
an absence of spontaneous respiration. Types of apnea include cardiac apnea, deglutition apnea, periodic apnea of the newborn, primary apnea, reflex apnea, secondary apnea, and sleep apnea. Also spelled apnoea. -apneic, adj.

apnea (apˑ·nē·),
n cessation of breathing; arrested respiration.

apnea (apnē´, ap´nē),
n a temporary cessation of respiratory movements.

apnea
1. temporary cessation of breathing.
2. asphyxia.

sleep apnea
transient attacks of failure of autonomic control of respiration, becoming more pronounced during sleep and resulting in acidosis and pulmonary arteriolar vasoconstriction and hypertension.

apnea
Sleep disorders A cessation of airflow of ≥ 10 seconds Grading Mild-obstructive apnea-hypopnea index of ≤ 20; moderate 20–40; severe ≥ 40. See Obstructive apnea-hypopnea index.

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Q. Any advice on Fibromyalgia or Sleep Apnea? Hi there, any advice on Fibromyalgia or Sleep Apnea? Just been there for the test for both and they said ‘yes’. It looks like I have them. Just need to know what to expect. Thanks a bunch in advance.

A. untreated sleep apnea can:
Increase the risk for high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, obesity, and diabetes
Increase the risk for or worsen heart failure
Make irregular heartbeats more likely
Increase the chance of having work-related or driving accidents

so here's a list of things you can do:
http://www.sleepapnea.org/resources/pubs/treatment.html

Q. my ears do not hear well especially when it's cold. i hear my breath and heart beat. what's my prolem? Denis when i breathe it feels like the breath goes through the ear when the weather is cold or when i do some excercise like jogging

A. what you hear is the pulse of the arteries in your ear. the cold thing might be because of pressure differences between inner ear and outer environment. this can pressure the ear drum from the inside, leaving you hearing only your thoughts...

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