What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea disorders are characterized by multiple cessations of respirations during sleep that induce partial arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. Sleep apnea syndromes are divided into central, obstructive, and mixed central-obstructive types.
What do patients take to treat Sleep Apnea and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 |
These charts show data from Sleep Apnea patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Sleep Apnea at PatientsLikeMe?
- 820 patients have this condition
- 30 New patients joined this month
- 67 say Sleep Apnea is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 73% | Females |
|---|---|
| 27% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 60 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 84 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 124 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 123 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 53 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 12 | |
| 70+ yrs | 1 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 553 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 27 |
These charts show data from Sleep Apnea patients who have completed their condition history