Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better

Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better

by RalphA.Pascualy (Author), SallyWarrenSoest (Author)

Synopsis

Does your loved one: * Snore loudly? * Disturb your sleep? * Complain of feeling tired? * Fall asleep at the wheel? Sleep apnea may be responsible. This guide may be lifesaving! Find out: * When snoring is a sign of sleep apnea * Why snoring and sleep apnea are dangerous to your health * Who should see a sleep specialist * Where to find an accredited sleep disorders center * How to feel better fast: the latest treatments * How to enjoy a full, healthy life - don't let sleep apnea slow you down. Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal sleep disorder that affects approximately 20 million Americans. It is associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, strokes, and premature death, and is a common cause of driving accidents, yet frequently goes undiagnosed. Snoring and Sleep Apnea is for people who have - or suspect that they have - sleep apnea. It is also written for their bed partners, families, friends, and for health care professionals involved in its management. The book provides answers to key questions, written in easy to understand terms, as well as the pro's and con's of specific treatments.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
Edition: 3Rev Ed
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
Published: 01 Jul 2000

ISBN 10: 1888799293
ISBN 13: 9781888799293

Media Reviews
The authors of this excellent book provide information about sleep apnea primarily to patients and their families. The uniqueness of the book resides in a blend of the viewpoint of a physician (sleep medicine specialist) and the viewpoint of a patient's spouse. The reader is provided with state-of -the-art information in the field of sleep apnea in a more palatable form. -- Doody Publishing ...continues to be an invaluable resource for anyone afflicted withthe health risks and inconvenience of sleep disorders...Written so as to be totally accessible for the nonspecialist general reader...a must have for anyone who suffers, and their friends and family who want to help them cope with and overcome this health-hazardous condition. --The Bookwatch January 2000 ...cover(s) the latest sleep clinic findings on the topic. Answers to key questions are written withthe lay reader in mind and are easy to understand. --The Bookwatch October 2000