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Article: SLEEP APNEA.(Life-Health)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- March 28, 2006
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Byline: STEPHANIE EARLS Staff Writer {FACTBOX} Apnea symptoms Symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include daytime fatigue and depression, and multiple episodes of waking during the night. Men who are overweight and who have a large neck circumference are at a greater risk of sleep apnea. Treatments must be preceded by a thorough evaluation by an ear, nose and throat specialist, and may include surgery to clear swollen or blocked passageways, weight loss or a continuous positive airway pressure machine (Cpap). The machine, used during sleep, delivers a steady stream of air by way of a tube and nasal mask. Take the sleep apnea questionnaire at ...