Monday, December 28, 2009

Encourage Family and Friends to Take a Sleep Apnea Test


Sleep Apnea is not as rare as people think. About 20 million Americans are living with the disorder, and you don’t have to be overweight or a smoker to develop it (although these factors do increase your risk). Additionally, experts estimate that the vast majority of Sleep Apnea cases are undiagnosed.

As a Sleep Apnea patient, you’re more knowledgeable about the disorder than most, and you can help out a friend or family member – even save their life – by convincing them to take a test. Common symptoms to watch out for are morning headaches, snoring, and excessive fatigue.
The standard Sleep Apnea test is called a Polysomnography, which monitors a patient’s sleep overnight through a variety of markers. Doctors might also try a Multiple Sleep Latency Test to evaluate your potential for Hypersomnia (chronic tiredness), which indicates Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorders.

If a loved one is diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, you know where to send them. Let them know that www.CPAPMART.com offers an affordable selection of CPAP machines and CPAP masks for the treatment of Sleep Apnea.

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