Obstructive sleep apnea affects around 20 million Americans and can lead to hypertension, heart attack, stroke, depression, muscle pain, fibromyalgia, morning headaches, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
The Best Snoring Treatment Is an Oral Appliance
Snoring is a warning sign of sleep apnea. Even snoring without sleep apnea is dangerous. A recent stuy showed snorers had an increased risk of carotid atherosclerosis and/or stroke. Patients with snoring have up to 300% increase in motor vehicle accidents. An Oral Appliance used for sleep apnea will also eliminate snoring. There are many appliances to control snoring and apnea. The TAP appliance has a volume control for the bed partner of the snorer.
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