Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea: Introduction
Sleep apnea: A condition which is characterized by transient attacks of apnea that usually occur during ones sleep.
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causes of Sleep apnea, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Sleep apnea:
The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Sleep apnea.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
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causes of Sleep apnea
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Causes of Types of Sleep apnea:
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types for Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea: Symptom Checker
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Causes of General Symptom Types
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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Sleep apnea
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Medical Books Excerpts
Read excertps from published book sections related to Sleep apnea
from the following published medical books
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Medical Books Excerpts
- WHEEZING
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- Apnea
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- Apnea
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Wheezing
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
- [ read ]
- Apnea
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Wheezing
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
- [ read ]
- Apnea
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Wheezing
- "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
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- Apnea
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
- [ read ]
Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Sleep apnea: Medical Mistakes
Sleep apnea: Undiagnosed Conditions
Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:
Hospitals & Clinics: Sleep apnea
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Misdiagnosis and Sleep apnea
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(it can, of course, also...read more »
RLS sleep disorder causing night-time leg sensations often misdiagnosed: A common but relatively unknown
sleep-related disorder called Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is often misdiagnosed.
The typical symptoms are night-time tingling, crawling, or burning sensations in...read more »
Blood pressure cuffs misdiagnose hypertension in children: One known misdiagnosis issue
with hyperension, arises in relation to the simple equipment used to test blood pressure.
The "cuff" around the arm to measure blood...read more »
Children with migraine often misdiagnosed: A migraine often fails to be
correctly diagnosed in pediatric patients.
These patients are not the typical migraine sufferers, but migraines can also occur in children.
See misdiagnosis of migraine or introduction to...read more »
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Home Diagnostic Testing and Sleep apnea
Home medical tests possibly related to Sleep apnea:
- Child Behavior: Home Testing
- Child General Health: Home Testing
- Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
- Sleep Disorders: Home Testing
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Medications or substances causing Sleep apnea:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Sleep apnea as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Sleep apnea
Article Excerpts about Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is
a common disorder in which breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or
more, sometimes more than 300 times a night.
The hallmark of the disorder
is excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including
significant social and emotional problems.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Sleep Apnea Information Page: NINDS)
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can
cause a person to stop breathing for short periods during sleep and to
snore heavily. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness and even heart
failure. The risk for sleep apnea increases with higher body weights.
Weight loss usually improves sleep apnea. (Source: excerpt from Obesity: NWHIC)
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that
is far more common than generally understood. First described in 1965,
sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions
of breathing during sleep. It owes its name to a Greek word, apnea,
meaning"want of breath." (Source: excerpt from Sleep Apnea: NWHIC)
Sleep apnea is
a common disorder in which breathing stops during sleep for 10 seconds or
more, sometimes more than 300 times a night.
The hallmark of the disorder
is excessive daytime sleepiness and compromised quality of life, including
significant social and emotional problems.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Sleep Apnea Information Page: NINDS)
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can
cause a person to stop breathing for short periods during sleep and to
snore heavily. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness and even heart
failure. The risk for sleep apnea increases with higher body weights.
Weight loss usually improves sleep apnea. (Source: excerpt from Obesity: NWHIC)
Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that
is far more common than generally understood. First described in 1965,
sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions
of breathing during sleep. It owes its name to a Greek word, apnea,
meaning"want of breath." (Source: excerpt from Sleep Apnea: NWHIC)
Definitions of Sleep apnea:
Sleep apnea: central and/or peripheral apnea during sleep, associated with frequent awakening and often with daytime sleepiness. Cf.: sleep-induced apnea
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Apnea that occurs during sleep
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Cessation of breathing for 10 seconds or more during sleep and consequent oxygen desaturation.
- (Source - CRISP)
Detailed list of causes of Sleep apnea
The list below shows some of the causes of Sleep apnea mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 32
causes of Sleep apnea
How Common are these Causes of Sleep apnea?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases,
not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Sleep apnea.
Of the 32
causes of Sleep apnea that
we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 4
causes are "very common" diseases
- 0
causes are "common" diseases
- 0
causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1
causes are "rare" diseases
- 2
causes are "very rare" diseases
- 29
causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 32
causes of Sleep apnea
Conditions listing symptoms: Sleep apnea:
The following list of conditions
have 'Sleep apnea' or similar
listed as a symptom in our database.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 3
... sleep apneaAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 6
... sleep apneaAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 7
... sleep apneaAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8
... sleep apneaArnold-Chiari malformation type 2
... sleep apneaC
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Type 1A
... sleep apneaChromosome 17, trisomy 17p11.2
... sleep apneaG
Glaucoma - sleep apnea
... sleep apneaGlycogen storage disease type 2
... sleep apneaGlycogenosis type 2
... sleep apneaI
Insomnia with sleep apnea
... sleep apneaJ
Joubert Syndrome
... sleep apneaM
Marfan syndrome
... sleep apneaMetabolic Syndrome
... sleep apneaMucopolysaccharidosis type I Hurler syndrome
... sleep apneaP
Potocki-Lupski syndrome
... sleep apneaPulmonary venous hypertension
... breathing difficulty at nightW
WAGR Syndrome
... sleep apneaWilms tumor - aniridia - genitourinary anomalies - mental retardation
... sleep apnea
Conditions listing complications: Sleep apnea:
The following list of conditions
have 'Sleep apnea' or similar
listed as a complication in our database.
The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear,
and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant.
This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete.
Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause
of any symptom.
A
Adenoid disorders
... sleep apneaAdenoiditis
... sleep apneaM
Mucopolysaccharidosis type I Hurler syndrome
... sleep apneaT
Tonsilitis
... sleep apnea
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Classifications of Sleep apnea:
Subtypes of Sleep apnea:
Nocturnal dyspnoea (1 cause)
Medical Conditions associated with Sleep apnea:
Sleep symptoms (1243 causes), Sleeping problems (758 causes)
Symptoms related to Sleep apnea:
Insomnia (343 causes), Drowsiness (840 causes), Sleepiness (840 causes), Difficulty sleeping, Obesity (211 causes), Surgery, Uvuloplasty, Snoring (14 causes), Mouth gurads
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Medical News summaries about Sleep apnea
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