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HERE’S WHAT’S INSIDE!
Authors Note _________________________________________________________________ 5
Sleep Apnea Myths & Facts ______________________________________________________ 6
Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring ____________________________________________________ 6
Sleep Apnea Is Not Dangerous _________________________________________________ 6
Sleep Apnea Blocks Your Breath ________________________________________________ 6
Only the Old Get Sleep Apnea __________________________________________________ 7
Alcohol Will Help You Sleep ___________________________________________________ 7
Sleep Apnea Is Rare in Kids ____________________________________________________ 7
Losing Weight Can Help _______________________________________________________ 7
Lying On Your Side Can Help ___________________________________________________ 7
A Mouthpiece Works for Some _________________________________________________ 8
CPAP Is Effective Treatment ___________________________________________________ 8
Try Surgery If Nothing Else Works_______________________________________________ 8
Understanding Sleep Disorders ___________________________________________________ 8
Some Statistical Information ___________________________________________________ 8
The Symptoms and Effects of Sleep Deprivation ___________________________________ 9
Common Sleep Disorders ____________________________________________________ 10
Sleep Apnea Treatment ________________________________________________________ 11
Sleep apnea treatment: Overview _____________________________________________ 11
Lifestyle Changes _________________________________________________________ 12
First medical treatment ____________________________________________________ 13
Sleep Apnea Treatment: Mild Cases ____________________________________________ 15
Sleep Apnea Treatment: Severe Cases __________________________________________ 16
Mandibular Appliance _______________________________________________________ 17
Sleep Apnea Treatment: Surgery ______________________________________________ 19
Surgery Choices __________________________________________________________ 19
Surgery For Children ______________________________________________________ 20
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Snoring _____________________________________________________________________ 21
Quotable Thoughts on Snoring ________________________________________________ 21
Snoring - On the Funnier Side _________________________________________________ 21
General Information on Snoring _________________________________________________ 22
Snoring Problem: Physical & Emotional Symptoms __________________________________ 25
The Physical Symptoms: _____________________________________________________ 25
The Emotional Symptoms: ___________________________________________________ 26
Snoring by Nature Is... _________________________________________________________ 27
Mouth Anatomy__________________________________________________________ 28
Alcohol Consumption _____________________________________________________ 28
Sleep Apnea _____________________________________________________________ 28
Nasal Problems __________________________________________________________ 28
Determining the Cause of Snoring _______________________________________________ 29
Finding Treatment for Snoring Through Surgery ____________________________________ 31
Stop Snoring in Children; Know the Remedies before it’s Too Late ______________________ 33
Causes of Snoring in Children _________________________________________________ 33
Bodily & Psychological Signs and Symptoms _______________________________________ 35
The Actual Bodily Signs And Symptoms: ________________________________________ 35
Snoring Remedy Tips __________________________________________________________ 38
Put Snoring to Rest _________________________________________________________ 38
Follow These Tips and Stop Snoring Now ________________________________________ 39
Home Remedies ______________________________________________________________ 40
Snoring Remedy for a Good night's Sleep _______________________________________ 42
Stop Snoring Remedies: From Nasal Sprays to Surgeries______________________________ 44
Safe & Effective Home Remedies ______________________________________________ 45
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Resources: __________________________________________________________________ 47
News and Features Related to Sleep Disorders ___________________________________ 48
Tips on How to Cure Sleep Apnea ______________________________________________ 48
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Sleep Disorder Centers ______________________________________________________ 48
Locate a Sleep Center by State ________________________________________________ 48
Sleep Soundly Tonight _______________________________________________________ 48
Stop Snoring Exercises _______________________________________________________ 48
Cure Sleep Without CPAP ____________________________________________________ 48
Sleep Disorders Quiz _____________________________________________________ 48
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