Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? - NHLBI, NIH Obstructive sleep apnea, also called OSA, happens when your upper airway becomes blocked many times while you sleep The blockage can reduce or completely stop airflow This is the most common type of sleep apnea
Sleep Apnea - Symptoms - NHLBI, NIH Symptoms of sleep apnea can include snoring, gasping for air, or breathing that stops and restarts while sleeping
Sleep Apnea - Treatment - NHLBI, NIH Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments
Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risks for long COVID About RECOVER: The National Institutes of Health Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (NIH RECOVER) Initiative is a $1 15 billion effort, including support through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, that seeks to identify how people recuperate from a COVID-19 infection, and who are at risk for developing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC)
Sleep apnea: NHLBI sheds light on an underdiagnosed disorder Researchers look for biomarkers and genes to speed diagnosis, improve treatment Mounting scientific evidence about the health dangers of sleep apnea—a common disorder which causes people to stop breathing during sleep—is spurring new and important studies that could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment
Sleep Science and Sleep Disorders | NHLBI, NIH Although researchers have learned a lot about sleep and sleep disorders in recent years, important questions remain, such as how sleep and circadian disturbances affect human health and how to best prevent, diagnose, and treat these disorders
Sleep Apnea - Living With - NHLBI, NIH Untreated sleep apnea prevents you from getting enough rest, which can cause problems with concentrating, remembering things, making decisions, or controlling your behavior
Heterogeneity and Sex Differences in Obstructive Sleep Apnea . . . This workshop is an important event for professionals and individuals keen on gaining insight into the latest advancements and future directions in the diagnosis and management of OSA Registration closes November 11, 2024 If you are unable to register for the workshop, please view it at the links below