Tag: apnea
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…
Sleep apnea: a new drug discovered
News Posted 1 day ago, Reading 2 mins. A recent Swedish study reveals that carbonic anhydrase, a molecule used in the treatment of epilepsy, could be used in cases of…
Pregnancy: sleep apnea linked to an increased risk of autism in children?
News Posted on 02/08/2022 at 1:55 p.m., Reading 2 mins. According to an American study, sleep apnea during pregnancy could increase the risk of giving birth to a child with…
Can Philips sleep apnea devices cause cancer?
News Published 9 hours ago, Reading 4 mins. Philips ventilation devices useful in the treatment of sleep apnea are accused by some patients of being “possibly the cause of cancer”.…