Apnea is a sleep disorder which affects 20 million people. The key symptom is the cessation of breathing for at least ten seconds while asleep. These episodes may recur many times each night. Apnea is a serious medical condition which should be treated by a physician. If untreated, apnea may complicate cardiac conditions, respiratory problems, day-time fatigue, morning headaches, mood disorders and is thought to be a major contributor to vehicular accidents, since the sufferer will almost certainly be very tired during the day. Apnea can be fatal!!

People frequently ask:
If I snore, does that mean I have apnea?

How is apnea diagnosed?

How is apnea treated?

For the answers to these questions visit this web site sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

This is the link to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a professional organization of physicians and researchers.

The National Sleep Foundation is a nonprofit organization  that promotes public understanding of sleep and sleep disorders and supports sleep-related education, research and advocacy to improve public health and safety.