Sleep Apnia

Sleep Apnia is a sleeping disorder where you stop breathing for a period during sleeping. It may last just 10 seconds, but can last a lot longer. And the frequency may be that it happens between 5-50 times per hour.

Naturally when you stop breathing so often, your lungs don't get enough air.

The most common form of sleep apnia is OSA or Obstructive Sleep Apnia.

Central Sleep Apnea is not as common but we will look at some resources for that condition as well.

What factors lead to sleep apnia?

• If you are a male, you have a 5-6 times more chance of getting sleep apnia than a woman.
• If you are a woman, you are more likely to suffer sleep apnia if you have been through menopause.
• Pacific Islanders, Black people and Hispanics get Sleep Apnia at a freater rate than white people.
• Obesity is also a factor, as 70% of sleep apnea sufferers are obese.

Let's take a look at some great resources for information on Sleep Apnea.

• Obstructive Sleep Apnia
  
  Resources page for sites relating to obstructive sleep apnea and the causes, symptoms, treatment and risk factors.
• Sleep Apnea Symptoms
  
  Sleep Apnea Symptoms links page with resources for all information relating to the symptoms of sleep apnea.