ARE YOU AT RISK?
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) - partial or complete cessations of breathing during sleep (loud snoring, snorting or gasping for breath upon wakening)
- Insomnia - difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Narcolepsy - difficulty staying awake: a condition of frequent and uncontrollable desire for sleep
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) - involuntary movment of the legs or arms during sleep
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) - uncontrollable sensations in the legs
- Parasomnia - disorders that include arousals from sleep (sleep walking, sleep talking, night terrors, sleep violence, etc...)
Untreated Sleep Apnea can lead to:
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Strokes
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Auto and work related accidents
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Morning headaches
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Obesity
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Anxiety and depression
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High blood pressure
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Poor concentration and memory
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Irritability
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Impotence
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Loss of energy
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Uncontrolled diabetes
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Negative effects on family, work and school
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