Tag: apnea
Sleep Apnea in Children: Symptoms and Treatments
Sleep apnea also affects children. Some symptoms must be taken seriously in order to make a diagnosis and put in place an appropriate treatment. Summary Did you know that sleep…
Sleep apnea increases the risk of Alzheimer’s
News Published on 06/02/2023 at 12:59 p.m. Updated 06/02/2023 at 12:59 p.m. Reading 2 mins. A study to be published in the journal Neurology reveals that people with sleep apnea…
Sleep apnea: do not use tap water in ventilation devices
News Published on 01/13/2023 at 2:13 p.m. Updated 01/13/2023 at 2:13 p.m. Reading 2 mins. Germs in tap water could contaminate the devices of people with sleep apnea, according to…
Sleep apnea: comedian Anthony Kavanagh talks about this disorder “which took part of his life”
News Published on 12/16/2022 at 4:11 p.m. Updated 12/16/2022 at 4:11 p.m. Reading 3 mins. Spokesperson for the Quebec Lung Association, humorist and actor Anthony Kanavagh is fighting in his…
Interference between sleep apnea masks and pacemakers
The Medicines Agency warns of a risk of interference between certain masks for sleep apnea and implanted metal medical devices (pacemaker, etc.). These could malfunction. List of models concerned, dangers,…
Snoring in children: what if it was sleep apnea?
You have noticed that your child snores regularly at night, even when he does not have a cold. Is this normal? Should I consult a doctor? During the day, it…
Philips device for sleep apnea: cancer risk scandal
370,000 Philips brand sleep apnea devices have been recalled due to a potential risk of inhaling carcinogenic particles. An investigation has been opened at the Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office. Is…
Sleep apnea: snorers are more likely to develop health problems
Sleep apnea can manifest as loud snoring, but it’s repeated oxygen deprivation during sleep that’s associated with several serious health problems, according to three studies presented at a European congress…
Sleep apnea is associated with several diseases, including cancer
Sleep apnea can manifest itself in the form of loud snoring, but it’s the repeated oxygen deprivation during sleep that’s associated with several serious health problems, according to three studies…
Sleep apnea: children are also victims
News Posted on 04/22/2022 at 12:53 p.m., Reading 3 mins. Often mentioned for adults, sleep apnea is also present in children and would be harmful to their development. Specialists call…