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If you’re caught sleeping on the job they have the right to fire you.

If it’s a medical condition you should have provided them with a note from your Dr when they employed you so they knew what was going on with you.

Could sleep Apnea be caused because of stress?

Well not stress directly however when you become stressed your sleeping patterns may change. That can contribute to sleep apnea. Causes of apnea are really unclear to determine what causes it. Obesity, drugs, smoking, hypothyroidism etc. are some factors.

http://www.DIYStopSnoring.com also helps you to deal with a partner who snores – how to stop snoring, sleep apnea, snoring causes, treatments and tricks.

http://www.DIYStopSnoring.com explains the causes and provides a description of the many self-help and professional cures and treatments along .

It is said that snoring is often the result of overindulgence in some of life’s pleasures.

What Causes Snoring?What causes snoring and can anything be done about it? Find out what causes snoring.

Mouth breathing and snoring .

Essentially, snoring is a sound resulting from turbulent airflow that causes tissues to vibrate.

http://www.DIYStopSnoring.com looks at what causes, treatments, and consequences of snoring and .

What is snoring caused by? Restricted nasal airways force air through the mouth, the soft palate vibrates causing the snoring sound.

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http://diystopsnoring.com offers snoring causes information for those who may be searching for stop snoring,how to stop snoring,sleep apnea related information on the web.

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There’s sleep apnea (neurological) and there’s obstructive sleep apnea (structural and/or functional). There are many causes and each has its own form of treatment depending on the cause or causes. You might wish to check the links below to get a comprehensive overview of causes, symptoms, risks and treatment options.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_Causes.html -

http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm

http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_serious_sleep_apnea_000065_5.htm

http://www.MyBrez.com – Top 5 list of causes for sleep deprivations as it relates to snoring: 1. Congestion and Relaxation of the Nasal Passages: Primary snoring (snoring without apnea), one of the most common types of snoring, is often the result of a narrowing of the nasal passageway due to congestion or relaxation. 2. Sleeping Position: Sleeping on your back can allow the tongue to fall backward into the throat, narrowing the airway and obstructing airflow. Side sleeping is one way to reduce this problem. 3. Alcohol Consumption: Alcohol and sedatives depress your central nervous system, causing your muscles to relax. This includes the tissues in your throat. Many people report increased snoring after drinking. 4. Excess Weight: Being overweight can also increase snoring. Excess weight can cause loose throat tissues, which are more likely to vibrate as you breathe. 5. Sleep Apnea: Characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep, sleep apnea is a serious disorder that may require medical care. Distributed by Tubemogul.

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i stop breathing at times when i’m sleep. my throat feels funny, like it’s rubbery.

In some people, apnea occurs when the throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep and partially block the opening of the airway. When the muscles of the soft palate at the base of the tongue and the uvula (the small fleshy tissue hanging from the center of the back of the throat) relax and sag, the airway becomes blocked, making breathing labored and noisy and even stopping it altogether. Sleep apnea also can occur in obese people when an excess amount of tissue in the airway causes it to be narrowed. With a narrowed airway, the person continues his or her efforts to breathe, but air cannot easily flow into or out of the nose or mouth. Unknown to the person, this results in heavy snoring, periods of no breathing, and frequent arousals (causing abrupt changes from deep sleep to light sleep). Ingestion of alcohol and sleeping pills increases the frequency and duration of breathing pauses in people with sleep apnea.

http://www.End-Snoring-Tonight.com shows the cause of snoring and sleep apnea snoring causes as well as snoring pillow and other home remedies for snoring.

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I have to write a paper and in this paper I have to write about different disorders?

Can anyone help?

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. Early recognition and treatment of sleep apnea is important because it may be associated with irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke.

Sleep apnea may be characterized by choking sensations. The frequent interruptions of deep, restorative sleep often lead to early morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness. Certain mechanical and structural problems in the airway may cause interruptions (apneic events) in breathing during sleep. In some people, apnea occurs when the throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep and partially block the opening of the airway. When the muscles of the soft palate at the base of the tongue and the uvula (the small fleshy tissue hanging from the center of the back of the throat) relax and sag, the airway becomes blocked, making breathing labored and noisy and even stopping it altogether. Sleep apnea also can occur in obese people when an excess amount of tissue in the airway causes it to be narrowed. With a narrowed airway, the person continues his or her efforts to breathe, but air cannot easily flow into or out of the nose or mouth. Unknown to the person, this results in heavy snoring, periods of no breathing, and frequent arousals (causing abrupt changes from deep sleep to light sleep). Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes, but is more common in men. People most likely to have or develop sleep apnea include those who snore loudly, are overweight, have high blood pressure, or have some physical abnormality in the nose, throat, or other parts of the upper airway.

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What are the effects of Sleep Apnea?

Because of the serious disturbances in their normal sleep patterns, people with sleep apnea often feel very sleepy during the day and their concentration and daytime performance suffer. The consequences of sleep apnea range from annoying to life-threatening. They could include depression, irritability, sexual dysfunction, learning and memory difficulties, and falling asleep during the day. Although it is not known with certainty if there is a cause and effect relationship, it appears that sleep apnea contributes to high blood pressure. Risk for heart attack and stroke may also increase in those with sleep apnea.

When should Sleep Apnea be suspected?

For many sleep apnea sufferers, their spouses are the first ones to suspect that something is wrong, usually from their heavy snoring and apparent struggle to breathe. Co-workers or friends of the sleep apnea victim may notice that the individual falls asleep during the day at inappropriate times. The person often does not know he or she has a problem and may not believe it when told. It is important that the person see a doctor for evaluation of the breathing problem.

How is Sleep Apnea diagnosed?

In addition to the primary care physician, pulmonologists, neurologists, or other physicians with specialty training in sleep disorders may be involved in making a definitive diagnosis and initiating treatment. Several tests are available for evaluating a person for sleep apnea.

Polysomnography is a test that records a variety of body functions during sleep, such as the electrical activity of the brain, eye movement, muscle activity, heart rate, respiration effort, air flow, and blood oxygen levels. These tests are used both to diagnose sleep apnea and to determine its severity.

The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) measures the speed of falling asleep. In this test, patients are given several opportunities to fall asleep during the course of the day when they would normally be awake. For each opportunity, time to fall asleep is measured. People without sleep problems usually take an average of 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep. Individuals who fall asleep in less than 5 minutes are likely to require some treatment for sleep disorders. The MSLT may be useful to measure the degree of excessive daytime sleepiness and to rule out other types of sleep disorders.

How is Sleep Apnea treated?

Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral changes are an important part of the treatment program, and in mild cases, behavioral therapy may be all that is needed. The individual should avoid the use of alcohol, tobacco, and sleeping pills, which make the airway more likely to collapse during sleep and prolong the apneic periods. Overweight persons can benefit from losing weight. Even a 10 percent weight loss can reduce the number of apneic events for most patients. In some patients with mild sleep apnea, breathing interruptions occur only when they sleep on their backs. In such cases, using pillows and other devices that help them sleep in a side position is sometimes helpful.

Physical or Mechanical Therapy

Nasal positive airway pressure therapy is the most common and effective treatment for sleep apnea. With this therapy, the patient may wear a SleepNet Phantom Nasal Mask or IQ Nasal Mask, sometimes referred to as an interface, over the nose during sleep, while pressure from an air blower forces air through the nasal passages. There are various types of positive airway pressure devices available to treat sleep apnea CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and bi-level positive airway pressure systems were the original modes of sleep apnea therapy. These systems provide a level of air pressure to prevent the airway from collapsing or narrowing.