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A61M 16/06 (2006.01) A61F 5/56 (2006.01)

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CA 2459302

What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)? .cndot. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is when a person stops breathing repeatedly during sleep .cndot. Breathing stops because the airway collapses and prevents air from getting into the lungs .cndot. Sleep patterns are disrupted, resulting in excessive sleepiness or fatigue during the day What causes the airway to collapse during sleep? .cndot. Extra tissue in the back of the airway such as large tonsils .cndot. Decrease in the tone of the muscles holding the airway open .cndot. The tongue falling back and closing off the airway How many people have Obstructive Sleep Apnea? .cndot. 4 in 100 middle-aged men and 2 in 100 middle-aged women have Obstructive Sleep Apnea .cndot. Most OSA sufferers remain undiagnosed and untreated .cndot. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is as adult asthma What happens if Obstructive Sleep Apnea is not treated? Possible increased risk for: .cndot. High blood pressure .cndot. Heart disease and heart attack .cndot. Stroke .cndot. Fatigue-related motor vehicle and work accidents

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