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Dr. Charles D. McPherson Expert Bio

Which Health Conditions Are Associated With Sleep Apnea? - Dr. McPherson (VIDEO)

December 15, 2009 - 9:51am

Dr. McPherson recalls the health conditions that occur as a consequence of sleep apnea.

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Dr. Perry Mansfield Expert Bio

What Did You Think When You Met Sleep Apnea Patient Peggy? - Dr. Mansfield (VIDEO)

October 20, 2009 - 10:18am

Dr. Mansfield shares what went through his mind when he first met Peggy, a sleep apnea patient.

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Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology (Head & Neck) At Alvarado Hospital

Sleep Apnea And Treatments, Part 3

October 16, 2009 - 2:46pm

By Denise DeWitt / EmpowHer Writer

Sleep apnea is a potentially serious breathing condition that causes a person to stop breathing for varying lengths of time during sleep.

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Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology (Head & Neck) At Alvarado Hospital

Sleep Apnea and Risks Factors, Part 2

October 16, 2009 - 2:12pm

By Denise DeWitt / EmpowHer Writer

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing up to 30 times an hour while you sleep.

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Ear, Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology (Head & Neck) At Alvarado Hospital

Sleep Apnea - Types And Symptoms, Part 1

October 16, 2009 - 1:18pm

By Denise DeWitt / EmpowHer Writer

When we sleep, we assume our breathing will continue at a normal rate.

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Banner Health

Bad Sleep And Heart Health By Youngsoo Cho of Banner Health

October 8, 2009 - 11:06am

Question: Can bad sleep affect my heart?

Answer: Many lifestyle choices are associated with heart disease. Poor quality sleep is one of them.

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