Sleep Better Columbus

    Snoring, longer periods of non-breathing while sleeping, waking up with a headache in the morning and feeling fatigued after a night's sleep indicate sleeping problems and might be associated with sleep apnea. A medical practitioner can identify the problem and provide the appropriate sleep apnea treatment but it is still best to understand what it is all about. Be Alert! Sleep apnea cannot be easily detected by doctors. There are no routine laboratory tests to confirm its presence but if the doctor suspects sleep apnea, your partner or another family member will be asked to observe your sleeping habits before giving any sleep apnea treatment. There are three types of sleep apnea - obstructive, central, and complex. In obstructive apnea, the sufferer breathes shallowly while sleeping. In central apnea, breathing stops and starts repeatedly. In complex apnea, patients exhibit the symptoms of obstructive apnea but the condition shifts to central apnea when treated with a dev...