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As sleep apnea severity increases so do the learning challenges in kids.»
Not exact matches
A recent study of elderly men found no evidence that obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA) increased in
severity (or prevalence)
as a result of vitamin D deficiency.
The overall prevalence of OSA was 45 %, and 21.8 % of the study subjects had severe OSA,
as assessed with the
apnea - hypopnea index (AHI), which indicates OSA
severity based on the number of
apneas (complete cessation of airflow) and hypopneas (partial cessation of airflow) per hour of
sleep.
The best treatment for obstructive
sleep apnea depends on a number of factors, including the
severity of your problem, the physical structure of your upper airway, other medical problems you may have,
as well
as your personal preference.
As mentioned above, the type of
sleep apnea you have along with its
severity greatly affects your chances of qualifying for life insurance.
Underwriting of
sleep apnea for life insurance depends on
severity, mild, moderate or severe, and compliance with treatment
as measured by a
sleep study