Snoring is a bothersome, although largely harmless, practice. On the other hand, sleep apnea is a medical disorder that can lead to serious consequences.
Sleep apnea happens when a person is unable to get sufficient oxygen into their system while sleeping. Periods of apnea can last 10 seconds or longer, and often cause the afflicted individual to wake in the night, gasping for air.
Here are some common sleep apnea information:
* In America alone, sleep apnea may be widespread in as many as 18 million people. That means that approximately Read more . . .