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  1. A Study of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease - Mayo Clinic

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition in which a person stops breathing for several seconds at a time due to relaxation of the throat muscles. This can ...

  2. Mayo Clinic Minute: What happens to your body when you have obstructive sleep apnea? VIDEO AUDIO Obstructive sleep apnea occurs

    Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a person stops and starts breathing ... If you're diagnosed with sleep apnea, treatment may include weight loss, a ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Neck size one risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I had an evaluation for sleep apnea. As part of that, my neck circumference was measured. Why is this important?

  4. CPAP machines: Tips for avoiding 10 common problems - Mayo Clinic

    Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is a common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. A CPAP machine uses a hose connected to a mask or ...

  5. Central sleep apnea - Care at Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic experts trained in sleep medicine work together to determine the right treatment for your central sleep apnea. Experts specializing in lung and ...

  6. Sleep disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Common types include insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy. Other types include nightmare disorder and sleep terrors.

  7. Sleep disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. This is the standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. You use a CPAP machine to treat obstructive ...

  8. Obstructive sleep apnea - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

    Mayo Clinic experts trained in sleep medicine study new diagnosis and treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing and other sleep ...

  9. Sleep Apnea and Vascular Function - Mayo Clinic

    Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with endothelial dysfunction and the development of cardiovascular disease. It is unclear how OSA results in ...

  10. Sleep Apnea Has Moved Past Darth Vader Masks - Mayo Clinic News Network

    "I have been helping patients with sleep apnea for 20 years and have seen many changes in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines that deliver air ...