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  1. Sleep Apnea Sleep Apnea in Children - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 12, 2025 · Undiagnosed sleep apnea in children can cause behavioral problems and affect their health. Learn about causes of and treatments for sleep apnea in children.

  2. Sleep Apnea - Treatment | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Treatment for sleep apnea may include healthy lifestyle changes, positive airway pressure such as a CPAP machine, an oral device, surgery, or other treatments.

  3. Sleep Apnea - What Is Sleep Apnea? | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · Sleep apnea is a common condition that occurs when your breathing stops and restarts many times while you sleep. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of …

  4. Surgery in kids with mild sleep-disordered breathing tied to fewer ...

    Mar 17, 2025 · SDB refers to breathing disturbances during sleep that can range from loud snoring to occasional breathing pauses. About 6 to 17% of children in the United States have …

  5. CPAP - CPAP | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a machine that uses mild air pressure to keep breathing airways open while you sleep. Your healthcare provider may …

  6. Sleep Apnea - Sleep Apnea and Women | NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 4, 2025 · Women may be at increased risk for sleep apnea during pregnancy, or during and after menopause, in part because of hormone changes. Hormone problems in women who …

  7. Sleep apnea: NHLBI sheds light on an underdiagnosed disorder

    August 22, 2017 Researchers look for biomarkers and genes to speed diagnosis, improve treatment Mounting scientific evidence about the health dangers of sleep apnea—a common …

  8. Does how loud you snore matter to your health? - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 13, 2024 · Snoring is often a sign of a very serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder marked by loud snoring and stops and restarts in breathing. Until …

  9. Sleep Apnea - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 9, 2025 · The following factors can raise your risk for central sleep apnea. Health conditions: Some conditions that affect how your brain controls your airways and chest muscles can raise …

  10. Surgery beneficial for some children with mild sleep-disordered ...

    Dec 5, 2023 · Adenotonsillectomy, or removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids, is a standard treatment for children with moderate to severe SDB and is aimed at reducing snoring and …